Sep 18

Keynote

The Courage to Design

The Courage to Design

Main Stage

Main Stage

09:45

09:45

Streams Live

Streams Live

At a time when the cost of code has vanished and the barriers to entry have collapsed, teams everywhere are facing the same question: “What do we want to build?

It’s a question designers have been wrestling with for decades, and one that Design as a discipline is well suited to answer. Like all creative acts, though, it relies less on specific skills or well-worn processes than it does on something harder to teach — the ability to embrace the ambiguity of the blank page and to act with conviction and courage.

Drawing on stories from his experiences at Apple, his lengthy career in Silicon Valley, and even the Apollo moon landings, Bob shares examples of creative courage in action, arguing that courage is now the essential mindset we all need to develop.

ON STAGE:

Bob Baxley

Bob Baxley

Author & Executive Consultant

Author & Executive Consultant

Bob Baxley is a veteran design executive who has built and led teams at Apple, Pinterest, Yahoo!, and ThoughtSpot, shaping products used by hundreds of millions worldwide.

Drawing on his 35 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Bob blends his personal experiences with tech history, design philosophy, and even references to the Apollo moon landings to reveal timeless lessons about creativity and leadership.

A sought-after speaker, Bob has appeared at global conferences and TEDx events from London to Tel Aviv to Bangalore, as well as at internal gatherings for Target, Figma, LinkedIn, and others. His voice can be heard on dozens of podcasts including Design Better and Lenny’s Podcast. He now advises startups, mentors design leaders, and co-hosts the podcast “Reconsidering.”

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