Talk & Discussion - Design's hidden power: Focusing inward for impact

Details

## Details

TUES, May 13 - 5:30 PM EDT
Talk & Discussion: Design's hidden power: Focusing inward for impact
Hosted by Smart Design
Event Description
The same design methods used to create great products and customer experiences can be just as effective inside your company. These approaches can improve internal tools, streamline processes, and support organizational change, offering creative ways to enhance how your teams work together. Hear directly from experts applying these principles and join a panel discussion with design leaders from The New York Times, Wells Fargo, IBM, and Smart Design.

Panel guests include:

Yvonne Tran, Product Design DirectorThe New York Times
Joe Jancsics, Principal Service Designer, Wells Fargo
Shani Sandy, Design Executive, IBM
Cameron Hanson, Strategy Director, Smart Design

They will share practical strategies and real-world examples covering:

How to identify opportunities for internal improvement
Techniques for gaining buy-in from colleagues and leadership
Ways to use design effectively to create meaningful change within your teams and organization

Agenda

5:30 PM Doors open
6:00-7:00 PM Panel discussion
7:00-7:30 PM Networking

Address
Smart Design Brooklyn Studio
4th Street & Morris Ave
Building 127, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn, NY 11205

#### Getting to our studio

The easiest Navy Yard entrance is Sands Street (marked 1 on the map), as it is most direct from the subway. Please note that Cumberland Street (marked 2 on the map) will be closed for construction through March 2026.
Our entrance is between buildings 41 and 127 (our building). When you enter our building, open the interior door to access the elevator for the 3rd floor.

***Please have your event confirmation email with you to show the guard attendant for entry. Let them know that you are here for a Smart Design event.***

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