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Kevin has been incredibly fortunate to have engaged with some of the world’s most influential thinkers and practitioners. It’s not an overstatement to say this has profoundly changed his life—influencing his work, his activities and how he sees the world. Below is just a sample of some of the valuable discussions he’s had over the duration of his career, so far.

Noam Chomsky:
Reading between the linesNoam Chomsky:
Reading between the lines
Noam Chomsky:
Reading between the lines

Edward de Bono:
Thinking to create valueEdward de Bono:
Thinking to create value
Edward de Bono:
Thinking to create value

Adam Grant:
Give and TakeAdam Grant:
Give and Take
Adam Grant:
Give and Take

Daan Roosegaarde:
Prototyping the future of citiesDaan Roosegaarde:
Prototyping the future of cities
Daan Roosegaarde:
Prototyping the future of cities

Karin Wanngård:
The Mayor of Stockholm on how to design a successful cityKarin Wanngård:
The Mayor of Stockholm on how to design a successful city
Karin Wanngård:
The Mayor of Stockholm on how to design a successful city

Jules Pipe:
How to foster a design-led city
(with London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan)Jules Pipe:
How to foster a design-led city
(with London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan)
Jules Pipe:
How to foster a design-led city
(with London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan)

Aiyemobisi ‘Bisi’ Williams:
How to foster massive changeAiyemobisi ‘Bisi’ Williams:
How to foster massive change
Aiyemobisi ‘Bisi’ Williams:
How to foster massive change

Edward de Bono:
Visual LanguageEdward de Bono:
Visual Language
Edward de Bono:
Visual Language

Ken Segall:
The transformative power of simplicity, and working with Steve JobsKen Segall:
The transformative power of simplicity, and working with Steve Jobs
Ken Segall:
The transformative power of simplicity, and working with Steve Jobs

Neil Harbisson:
The art of being a cyborgNeil Harbisson:
The art of being a cyborg
Neil Harbisson:
The art of being a cyborg

Larry J Kolb:
Without a trace
(in the world of spies)Larry J Kolb:
Without a trace
(in the world of spies)
Larry J Kolb:
Without a trace
(in the world of spies)

Ji Lee:
Everything is connectedJi Lee:
Everything is connected
Ji Lee:
Everything is connected

Stephen Averill:
Collaboration, identity and design
—backstage with U2Stephen Averill:
Collaboration, identity and design
—backstage with U2
Stephen Averill:
Collaboration, identity and design
—backstage with U2

Michael Bierut:
How to approach designMichael Bierut:
How to approach design
Michael Bierut:
How to approach design

Anne Miltenburg:
Branding for change
(Part 1)Anne Miltenburg:
Branding for change
(Part 1)
Anne Miltenburg:
Branding for change
(Part 1)

Anne Miltenburg:
Branding for change
(Part 2)Anne Miltenburg:
Branding for change
(Part 2)
Anne Miltenburg:
Branding for change
(Part 2)

Dan Everett:
The language of culture, happiness and hostilityDan Everett:
The language of culture, happiness and hostility
Dan Everett:
The language of culture, happiness and hostility

Patrick Muttart:
Rebranding a social taboo
(and the early days of Big Vape)Patrick Muttart:
Rebranding a social taboo
(and the early days of Big Vape)
Patrick Muttart:
Rebranding a social taboo
(and the early days of Big Vape)

Jared Fossey:
How to approach Human-centred DesignJared Fossey:
How to approach Human-centred Design
Jared Fossey:
How to approach Human-centred Design

Paul Hughes:
How to craft a compelling narrativePaul Hughes:
How to craft a compelling narrative
Paul Hughes:
How to craft a compelling narrative

Ben Johnston:
The beauty, opportunity and challenge of exploring the futureBen Johnston:
The beauty, opportunity and challenge of exploring the future
Ben Johnston:
The beauty, opportunity and challenge of exploring the future

Helen Walters:
Design Thinking? Prove it!Helen Walters:
Design Thinking? Prove it!
Helen Walters:
Design Thinking? Prove it!

Allan Savory:
Counter-intuitive thinking might just save the planetAllan Savory:
Counter-intuitive thinking might just save the planet
Allan Savory:
Counter-intuitive thinking might just save the planet

Wally Olins:
Branding is the greatest gift that commerce has given to cultureWally Olins:
Branding is the greatest gift that commerce has given to culture
Wally Olins:
Branding is the greatest gift that commerce has given to culture

George Lois:
The Man and the Myth (from Esquire magazine to Mad Men)George Lois:
The Man and the Myth (from Esquire magazine to Mad Men)
George Lois:
The Man and the Myth (from Esquire magazine to Mad Men)

Jessica Walsh:
Design won’t change the worldJessica Walsh:
Design won’t change the world
Jessica Walsh:
Design won’t change the world

Helen Palmer:
No logos; No straplines; No slogans! Just cultureHelen Palmer:
No logos; No straplines; No slogans! Just culture
Helen Palmer:
No logos; No straplines; No slogans! Just culture

Peter Saville:
‘Thinkers’ and ‘doers’Peter Saville:
‘Thinkers’ and ‘doers’
Peter Saville:
‘Thinkers’ and ‘doers’

Milton Glaser:
Dissent Protects DemocracyMilton Glaser:
Dissent Protects Democracy
Milton Glaser:
Dissent Protects Democracy

Christopher Scott
How to visually respond to a social issueChristopher Scott
How to visually respond to a social issue
Christopher Scott
How to visually respond to a social issue

Damian Borchok:
Design. Brand. Business.
(Part 1)Damian Borchok:
Design. Brand. Business.
(Part 1)
Damian Borchok:
Design. Brand. Business.
(Part 1)

Damian Borchok:
Design. Brand. Business.
(Part 2)Damian Borchok:
Design. Brand. Business.
(Part 2)
Damian Borchok:
Design. Brand. Business.
(Part 2)

Debbie Millman:
How to manage the Conundrum of ChoiceDebbie Millman:
How to manage the Conundrum of Choice
Debbie Millman:
How to manage the Conundrum of Choice

Greg Branson:
How to design your businessGreg Branson:
How to design your business
Greg Branson:
How to design your business

Michaela Webb:
How to generate creative ideasMichaela Webb:
How to generate creative ideas
Michaela Webb:
How to generate creative ideas

Anne Miltenburg
How to establish your brandAnne Miltenburg
How to establish your brand
Anne Miltenburg
How to establish your brand

Kay Khoo:
How to foster a design communityKay Khoo:
How to foster a design community
Kay Khoo:
How to foster a design community

Garech Stone:
The state of designGarech Stone:
The state of design
Garech Stone:
The state of design

Graham Wood:
The state of design educationGraham Wood:
The state of design education
Graham Wood:
The state of design education

Mark Bonner:
D&AD was all my ideaMark Bonner:
D&AD was all my idea
Mark Bonner:
D&AD was all my idea

Graham Wood:
The things that make us wonderGraham Wood:
The things that make us wonder
Graham Wood:
The things that make us wonder

Ram Castillo:
How to get a mentor in designRam Castillo:
How to get a mentor in design
Ram Castillo:
How to get a mentor in design

Alexandra Bagão
How to decide between two design jobsAlexandra Bagão
How to decide between two design jobs