Making and Unmaking of Chandigarh - A City of Two Plans2-4-24.ppt
John Maeda on Art, Design, Data and Leadership
1. THE INTERSECTION OF ART, DESIGN, DATA
AND LEADERSHIP
SPEAKER: John Maeda
President
Rhode Island School of Design
Thursday, November 8, 12
2. F R O M O N E H E LV E T I C A C O V E R T O A N O T H E R . . .
G I G AO M ROA D M A P / J O H N M A E DA W I T H B E C K Y B E R M O N T
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3. F R O M O N E H E LV E T I C A C O V E R T O A N O T H E R . . .
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4. F R O M O N E H E LV E T I C A C O V E R T O A N O T H E R . . .
code
design
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35. 1996
I've waited 82 years to come to this place.
I knew Gyorgy Kepes and Muriel Cooper,
but they never invited me. I'm wondering
why Mr. Maeda invited me at this late date,
but I'll do my best.
Thursday, November 8, 12
36. 1996 What is design?
I've waited 82 years to come to this place. Design is the method of putting form and content
I knew Gyorgy Kepes and Muriel Cooper, together. Design, just as art, has multiple
but they never invited me. I'm wondering definitions, there is no single definition. Design
why Mr. Maeda invited me at this late date, can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so
but I'll do my best. simple, that's why it is so complicated.
Thursday, November 8, 12
37. 1996 What is the difference between 'good'
design and 'bad' design?
I've waited 82 years to come to this place. A bad design is irrelevant. It is superficial,
I knew Gyorgy Kepes and Muriel Cooper, pretentious, ... basically like all the stuff you
but they never invited me. I'm wondering see out there today.
why Mr. Maeda invited me at this late date,
but I'll do my best.
Thursday, November 8, 12
38. 1997 What is the difference between 'good'
design and 'bad' design?
I've waited 82 years to come to this place. A bad design is irrelevant. It is superficial,
I knew Gyorgy Kepes and Muriel Cooper, pretentious, ... basically like all the stuff you
but they never invited me. I'm wondering see out there today.
why Mr. Maeda invited me at this late date,
but I'll do my best.
Thursday, November 8, 12
49. P R O C E S S I N G B Y B E N F RY + C A S E Y R E A S
A E S T H E T I C S + C O M P U TAT I O N
A S D ATA G O T B I G G E R , D E S I G N
H A D T O E V O LV E T O I N C L U D E
C O M P U TAT I O N A S A M E A N S
T O E N A B L E U N D E R S TA N D I N G .
1999
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50. T O S E R I F F E D WAY S
2001
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51. T O S E R I F F E D WAY S
leadership
technology
design
2001—08
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52. !
LEADERSHIP
MAKES ACTIONS
H OW L E A D E R S H I P U S E D TO WO R K
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53. H OW L E A D E R S H I P U S E D TO WO R K
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54. H OW L E A D E R S H I P U S E D TO WO R K
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55. No Swimming No Trash
No Hiking
No Dogs
No Driving No Fire or Alcohol
H OW L E A D E R S H I P U S E D TO WO R K
Thursday, November 8, 12
56. No Swimming No Trash
No Hiking No Plants
No Dogs
No Driving No Fire or Alcohol
H OW L E A D E R S H I P U S E D TO WO R K
Thursday, November 8, 12
57. No Swimming No Trash
No Hiking No Plants
No Love No Dogs
No Driving No Fire or Alcohol
H OW L E A D E R S H I P U S E D TO WO R K
Thursday, November 8, 12
58. ORBITING THE GIANT HAIRB ALL / GORDON MACKENZIE
C O N V E R S AT I O N S W I T H I N T H E P Y R A M I D O R G A N I Z AT I O N
Thursday, November 8, 12
59. ORBITING THE GIANT HAIRB ALL / GORDON MACKENZIE
C O N V E R S AT I O N S W I T H I N T H E P Y R A M I D O R G A N I Z AT I O N
TO P M A N AG E M E N T:
“On a clear day we can see forever!”
Thursday, November 8, 12
60. ORBITING THE GIANT HAIRB ALL / GORDON MACKENZIE
C O N V E R S AT I O N S W I T H I N T H E P Y R A M I D O R G A N I Z AT I O N
TO P M A N AG E M E N T:
“On a clear day we can see forever!”
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT #1:
“Move over! I can’t see!”
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT #2:
“Quit shoving!”
Thursday, November 8, 12
61. ORBITING THE GIANT HAIRB ALL / GORDON MACKENZIE
C O N V E R S AT I O N S W I T H I N T H E P Y R A M I D O R G A N I Z AT I O N
TO P M A N AG E M E N T:
“On a clear day we can see forever!”
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT #1:
“Move over! I can’t see!”
MIDDLE MANAGEMENT #2:
“Quit shoving!”
S U P E RV I S O R :
“Step aside you two. I’m on my way up!”
P RO D U C T M A N AG E R : DEVELOPER::
“What’s the weather like up there?” “Beats me.”
Thursday, November 8, 12
62. organizational hierarchy
AC C E S S I N G T H E L E A D E R : F RO M T H E H I E R A R C H Y TO T H E H E T E R A R C H Y
Thursday, November 8, 12
63. organizational hierarchy
AC C E S S I N G T H E L E A D E R : F RO M T H E H I E R A R C H Y TO T H E H E T E R A R C H Y
Thursday, November 8, 12
64. organizational heterarchy
AC C E S S I N G T H E L E A D E R : F RO M T H E H I E R A R C H Y TO T H E H E T E R A R C H Y
Thursday, November 8, 12
65. AC C E S S I N G T H E L E A D E R : F RO M T H E H I E R A R C H Y TO T H E H E T E R A R C H Y
Thursday, November 8, 12
66. organizational heterarchy
AC C E S S I N G T H E L E A D E R : F RO M T H E H I E R A R C H Y TO T H E H E T E R A R C H Y
Thursday, November 8, 12
67. dis-organizational heterarchy
AC C E S S I N G T H E L E A D E R : F RO M T H E H I E R A R C H Y TO T H E H E T E R A R C H Y
Thursday, November 8, 12
68. Start-ups End-ups
J O H N M A E DA A N D B E C K Y B E R M O N T
Wants to Be Something Already Is Something
Agile Stable
Culture is Forming Culture is Already Formed
Has Little Has Lots
Has Little to Lose Has a Lot to Lose
Trying Something for the First Time Tried Everything and Know What Works
Unproven Proven
Does What Needs to Get Done Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Flat Structure with Empowerment Hierarchical Structure with Rules
May Come and Go Stands the Test of Time
Heterarchy Hierarchy
Thursday, November 8, 12
69. Start-ups End-ups
J O H N M A E DA A N D B E C K Y B E R M O N T
Wants to Be Something Already Is Something
Agile Stable
Culture is Forming Culture is Already Formed
Has Little Has Lots
Has Little to Lose Has a Lot to Lose
Trying Something for the First Time Tried Everything and Know What Works
Unproven Proven
Does What Needs to Get Done Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Flat Structure with Empowerment Hierarchical Structure with Rules
May Come and Go Stands the Test of Time
Heterarchy Hierarchy
Thursday, November 8, 12
70. Start-ups End-ups
J O H N M A E DA A N D B E C K Y B E R M O N T
Wants to Be Something Already Is Something
Agile Stable
Culture is Forming Culture is Already Formed
Has Little Has Lots
Has Little to Lose Has a Lot to Lose
Trying Something for the First Time Tried Everything and Know What Works
Unproven Proven
Does What Needs to Get Done Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Flat Structure with Empowerment Hierarchical Structure with Rules
May Come and Go Stands the Test of Time
Heterarchy Hierarchy
Thursday, November 8, 12
71. Start-ups End-ups
J O H N M A E DA A N D B E C K Y B E R M O N T
Wants to Be Something Already Is Something
Agile Stable
Culture is Forming Culture is Already Formed
Has Little Has Lots
Has Little to Lose Has a Lot to Lose
Trying Something for the First Time Tried Everything and Know What Works
Unproven Proven
Does What Needs to Get Done Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Flat Structure with Empowerment Hierarchical Structure with Rules
May Come and Go Stands the Test of Time
Heterarchy Hierarchy
Thursday, November 8, 12
72. Start-ups End-ups
J O H N M A E DA A N D B E C K Y B E R M O N T
Wants to Be Something Already Is Something
Agile Stable
Culture is Forming Culture is Already Formed
Has Little Has Lots
Has Little to Lose Has a Lot to Lose
Trying Something for the First Time Tried Everything and Know What Works
Unproven Proven
Does What Needs to Get Done Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Flat Structure with Empowerment Hierarchical Structure with Rules
May Come and Go Stands the Test of Time
Heterarchy Hierarchy
Thursday, November 8, 12
73. Start-ups End-ups
J O H N M A E DA A N D B E C K Y B E R M O N T
Wants to Be Something Already Is Something
Agile Stable
Culture is Forming Culture is Already Formed
Has Little Has Lots
Has Little to Lose Has a Lot to Lose
Trying Something for the First Time Tried Everything and Know What Works
Unproven Proven
Does What Needs to Get Done Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Flat Structure with Empowerment Hierarchical Structure with Rules
May Come and Go Stands the Test of Time
Heterarchy Hierarchy
Thursday, November 8, 12
74. V I A @ F R E DW I L S O N ’ S F E E D L A S T W E E K
Thursday, November 8, 12
75. V I A @ F R E DW I L S O N ’ S F E E D L A S T W E E K
OUR LITTLE BITS OF
D ATA B E C O M E B I G D ATA
ABOUT OUR
R E L AT I O N S H I P S
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76. V I A @ F R E DW I L S O N ’ S F E E D L A S T W E E K
OUR LITTLE BITS OF
D ATA B E C O M E B I G D ATA
ABOUT OUR
R E L AT I O N S H I P S
Thursday, November 8, 12
77. …
TECHNOLOGY
MAKES POSSIBILITIES
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78. ….
TECHNOLOGY DESIGN
!
LEADERSHIP
MAKES POSSIBILITIES MAKES SOLUTIONS MAKES ACTIONS
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79. TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN
LEADERSHIP
B I G D ATA C O M B I N E D W I T H
D E S I G N C A N S U P P O RT
L E A D E R S TO L E A D T H E I R
O R G A N I Z AT I O N S B E T T E R
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80. B I G D ATA C O M B I N E D W I T H
D E S I G N C A N S U P P O RT
L E A D E R S TO L E A D T H E I R
O R G A N I Z AT I O N S B E T T E R
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81. B I G D ATA C O M B I N E D W I T H
D E S I G N C A N S U P P O RT
L E A D E R S TO L E A D T H E I R
O R G A N I Z AT I O N S B E T T E R
TECHNOLOGY
1980s
MAKES POSSIBILITIES
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82. 1990s DESIGN
MAKES SOLUTIONS
B I G D ATA C O M B I N E D W I T H
D E S I G N C A N S U P P O RT
L E A D E R S TO L E A D T H E I R
O R G A N I Z AT I O N S B E T T E R
TECHNOLOGY
1980s
MAKES POSSIBILITIES
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83. 1990s DESIGN
MAKES SOLUTIONS
LEADERSHIP
2010s+
MAKES ACTIONS
2000s
B I G D ATA C O M B I N E D W I T H
D E S I G N C A N S U P P O RT
L E A D E R S TO L E A D T H E I R
O R G A N I Z AT I O N S B E T T E R
TECHNOLOGY
1980s
MAKES POSSIBILITIES
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84. LEADERSHIP
MAKES ACTIONS
thank you ?
Thursday, November 8, 12
85. LEADERSHIP
MAKES ACTIONS
thank you ?
!
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