John Maeda: Computational Design Needs Inclusive Design

John Maeda is an American technologist and leads the world's largest all-distributed design team at Automattic where he is Global Head of Computational Design + Inclusion. Previously Maeda served as Partner at Kleiner Perkins, a world-leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. An internationally recognized speaker and author, his books include The Laws of Simplicity, Creative Code and Redesigning Leadership. Maeda’s work explores the area where business, design, and technology merge — with his findings shared annually in the Design in Tech Report at SXSW.

“Maeda is to design what Warren Buffett is to finance.” – Wired Magazine.

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There will be snacks and beverages provided, thanks to our hosts!

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Please note this event is strictly capped at 70 attendees. Those who have not RSVP'd via this Meetup page will not be permitted into the event space. With this in mind please update your RSVP if plans change and you're unable to attend.

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For anyone unable to attend in person we will be recording the event to share at a later date. By attending this event and entering the event premises, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, release, publication, exhibition or reproduction, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose. You waive any rights you may have to claims for payment or royalties in connection with any photography, filming and/or recording and waive any right to inspect or approve any photography, filming and/or recording. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent and the waiver given by you by entering the premises. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the premises.

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DIRECTIONS:

This Meetup will be held on the 9th floor of Ponce City Market. Not every elevator will take you up to our space, so please make sure to follow the directions below.

Ponce City Market (PCM) Entrance Location & Elevators To Take:

Enter Ponce City Market via the doors closest to Anthropologie.

Once inside, you’ll be able to take the elevators that are accessed after walking between the magazine shop and flower shop. We’ll plan to have a volunteer by the elevators to badge you up to the 9th floor.

Upon exiting the elevator on 9, make a right and follow the signs.

Getting to PCM

• Driving & Parking Instructions

Paid visitor parking is located in the ground level lots off of North Ave.

• Public transportation

We recommend taking MARTA to the North Avenue Station, which is a mile and a half away, at the corner of W. Peachtree Street NW. Then take Marta Bus 2 - Ponce de Leon Ave or Marta Bus 102 - Moreland/Candler Park to Ponce City Market.

• Biking

Ponce City Market is easily accessible from the Beltline, where a bike valet is available to assist. The Bike valet is located on the 3rd floor if you’re coming from the main lobby.