About John
I am a…
Activist, Architect, Connector, Consultant, Designer, Journalist, Philanthropist, Photographer, Social entrepreneur
Bio
I am the founding President & CEO of the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, advancing the legacy of midcentury designers Ray and Charles Eames—and inspiring creative problem-solving that positively shapes our world. In late-2018, I concluded 7 years of consulting for entities including The Aspen Institute, IDEO, the Obama Foundation, and TED—as a founding team member of The Audacious Project. An architect by training, I'm a big believer in design for the public good. My latest book, "Design for Good: A New Era of Architecture for Everyone," came out last fall, with a foreword by Melinda Gates. It's the subject of my TED talk, "How architecture creates dignity for all."
I'm passionate about
Running, Philanthropy, VW Buses
An idea worth spreading
Everyone deserves good design.
Areas of expertise
design, philanthropy, TEDWomen, The Audacious Project
Things you might not know
Scouring eBay and Facebook Marketplace