Speaking Engagements

I reach out to business, government, design and academic audiences through talks and workshops. My main subjects are Innovation, Design, and how to make organizations more creative. I teach executives about innovation, storytelling, research and empathy.

Recent Talks

  • David Dunne at Bridgeable

    The Design Mindset: An Interactive Discussion with David Dunne

    Hosted by Bridgeable and moderated by David Dunne

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  • David Dunne speaking

    Design Thinking 101 Podcast Interview Design Thinking at Work + Three Tensions Designers Navigate with David Dunne

    David discusses his background, ongoing work with Design Thinking and navigating the three tensions in this interview with Dawan Stanford of Fluid Hive.

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Speaking Documents and Presentations

Wicked Problems, Myths and Black Swans

A Nuanced View of Design

Design Thinking: Good Intentions, Hidden Tensions

Gustavson Brand Trust Index

What are organizations doing about Design Thinking?

How’s That Design Thinking Thing Goin’ for Ya

The Gulf Between Design and Management

Authenticity, Information and Trust

You are a designer. How to be a better one.

Does Design Need to Change

Design Thinking: What’s All the Fuss About?

Minding the Mindset

Speaking Videos

The 6 tensions between design and management

The Service Design Show Podcast

Design Thinking at Work + Three Tensions Designers Navigate

Fluid Hive Podcast

The Pitfalls & Promises of Design Thinking

Innov&Crea Podcast