A few weeks ago I attended TEDxSoCal, an independently organized TED event in Long Beach, CA. What an inspiring day! I guess that’s what happens when a group of passionate speakers and listeners come together for the sole sake of learning and ideas.
The event was broken down into sub-topics of Lifelong Learning, Sustainability, Well-Being, and Creative Cultures, with the spectrum of talks ranging from ocean conservation to coffee-soluble sugar packets. From a design standpoint, I particularly enjoyed learning about Solarflora by Nectar Design– public art pieces with the ability to transmit solar power to surrounding buildings.
I also had the fun, quick project of designing the event’s program. I decided to take a utilitarian approach by binding informational cards with a handy hook-ring, providing a “carabiner pen” and ample room for notes. There’s nothing worse than seeing print material scattered across the floor of an event, so I was happy to see the program hanging from many belt loops. :)
I definitely recommend attending a TEDx event in your area. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars for the main TED to get inspired (unless you have thousands of dollars lying around… then by all means, go!)
