How can you use play and design to lead innovation? In this two-day hands-on workshop, participants will explore creativity, risk-taking and Design Thinking—a problem-solving approach combining empathy and creativity to address “messy challenges” of any scale, in any organization.

Day 1 will emphasize play as a tool for innovation through interactive “on your feet” activities from the world of professional improvisation.

Day 2 will focus on using a Design Thinking Approach to produce meaningful innovations.

Come explore new ideas and new approaches! Build your creative confidence to become an innovation leader. No prior experience or skills are necessary.  A willingness to be bold, have fun and try new things is required!

Bobby Hughes is an award-winning designer, educator and innovation consultant. He is Principal of Aardvark Design Labs, where he helps people and organizations build their creativity and innovation capabilities. He is a part-time lecturer at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University and continues to consult with cutting-edge organizations such as Google, Intel, and Nike. Hughes received a BS in Physics from the University of Washington and an MS in Engineering/Product Design from Stanford University.

This is a two-day class that will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 & 6, from 9am – 12pm at the Meriwether Building, Hailey.

Part of the Center’s multidisciplinary project Creativity at Work.