Kevin Bethune is a multidisciplinary design executive, entrepreneur, best-selling author and keynote speaker based in Redondo Beach, California. His first book, Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation (The MIT Press) released with notable acclaim under the Simplicity: Design, Business, Technology, Life Series in March 2022. His second book, already in progress, will be coming out in the early Spring of 2025. “Open your aperture.”

Nick Finck is a design & research leader with over two decades of experience in the industry. He strives to improve people’s lives through crafting well-designed experiences that matter. Nick currently consults & advises businesses on design and research through Craft & Rigor in Seattle. Before this, he was in design & research leadership roles at Amazon Web Services, Facebook, Ubermind and others.

Mike is a UK based designer, specialising in Branding, Graphic/Web Design, Illustration & Photography. He has a worldwide client roster and his work is often featured in design related publications. Mike is also a regular speaker at design/tech conferences.

Sarah first stood on a stage in 2014 when she was invited to speak at a TEDx event. Today she stands on stages around the world. She engages audiences with her unique blend of science, activities and sense-hacking. She is the author of books including the bestselling Why Fonts Matter (Penguin/Random House)

Wrote and performed a 9-minute TEDx talk titled, "Why Tattoos Should Not Be Taboo".

FLUID Architecture has three areas of focus - Interaction, Indigeneity and Intimacy. Before founding FLUID Architecture, I was a partner at DIALOG (Vancouver Studio), and its Vancouver predecessor firm. Until March 2023 I was a Principal at Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design.

A graphic designer. Currently  studying at LaSalle College Vancouver, expecting graduate in March.