Design Biotop is an experiential and discussion platform that explores the problem solving and trans-disciplinary nature of design, and promotes a design thinking mindset and its impact on social, political and economic challenges by developing grass root projects promoting interdisciplinary connections and collaborations. All Design Biotop events call for action from all levels of society and strive to nurture active participation, where individuals could learn from direct experience, co-working and open sharing.

The third event from Design Biotop series, Design Innovation Challenge, explores the application of design for complex problem solving within specific environments such as the public administration. The event emphasizes the search for solutions within inter-departmental cooperation and integration of different cognitive and systematic approaches. Design Biotop stimulates the search for new ways of solving social problems, based on cooperation between different levels of society and a range of departments, focusing on Design thinking as a strategic tool for change.

The event will conclude with a presentation of the results, followed by a public lecture by Marc Steinberg on Friday November the 20th at MAO. His experience and systematic approach to solving complex challenges are indispensable for anyone interested in systematic approaches and integrative solutions no matter the department or field of work.

Marco Steinberg is Founder of Snowcone & Haystack, Finland, a strategic design practice focused on helping governments and leaders innovate. Marco is former Director of Strategic Design at the Finnish Innovation Fund, where he launched a portfolio of initiatives to address the acute need for strategic improvement in the public sector. In his other responsibilities, Marco is currently the Chairman of the Board of the Museum of Finnish Architecture  & serves as advisor to many organizations. His previous experience includes: Professor at the Harvard Design School (1999-2009); advising governments on SME & design funding strategies; and running his own design & architecture practice.

More on this year’s edition of Design Biotop.

Location

MAO
Pot na Fužine 2
Ljubljana

Admission

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Info

infobio(at)mao.si
+386 1 548 42 80/70

Organization

Tretaroka