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The Creative Mindset

著者: I&CO
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  • I&CO founding partner Rei Inamoto speaks with the world’s leading practitioners of creativity from industries such as art, design, architecture, cuisine, and much more, to offer a glimpse into the minds of what it takes to build a successful career. In each episode, these creative luminaries share their beginnings, intimate moments of success and failure, and pieces of advice for work and life.


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I&CO founding partner Rei Inamoto speaks with the world’s leading practitioners of creativity from industries such as art, design, architecture, cuisine, and much more, to offer a glimpse into the minds of what it takes to build a successful career. In each episode, these creative luminaries share their beginnings, intimate moments of success and failure, and pieces of advice for work and life.


◆Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/reiinamoto/

◆Twitter

https://twitter.com/reiinamoto

© I&CO
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  • #047 - Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Tim Allen
    2024/12/19

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back Tim Allen for a fun round of lightning questions.


    Tim Allen was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business for 2017. He leads the global Design & Research team at Instacart, centered on belonging and connection. His focus on fueling human potential is key to building products and cultures that inspire people to do their best work. Prior to Instacart, Tim led Airbnb’s global Design team, Microsoft's Experiences & Devices design practice and Amazon's Product Design Studio as Executive Creative Director leading the experience design for Alexa, FireTV, and Kindle products. Tim also shaped the vision for Experience Design at R/GA, whose Nike work established the future of connected experiences for brands. Through innovative work with Adobe, Red Hat, and IBM, Tim holds seven patents related to software design, ranging from chat interface modeling to mobile device synchronization.


    Episode References:

    • Tim Allen | LinkedIn
    • Rei Inamoto | Instagram
    • Rei Inamoto | X
    • I&CO | Corporate Site


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    6 分
  • #046 - Airbnb's Playbook for Surviving the Pandemic
    2024/12/12

    How did Airbnb make a pandemic turnaround? Rei continues his conversation with Tim Allen, VP of Design at Instacart, to shed light on strategic design approaches that helped Airbnb adapt its business model amidst COVID-10 travel restrictions. Tim shares insights into collaborative problem-solving with Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, demonstrating the significant role of design as a lifeline for the company's resilience. The discussion includes Airbnb's innovative strategies, such as offering accommodations to healthcare workers and enhancing the host onboarding process, underscoring the transformative power of design in business recovery and growth. The conversation also touches on his current role at Instacart, emphasizing how a creative mindset can harmonize with technical proficiency to drive impactful solutions.


    Tim Allen was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business for 2017. He leads the global Design & Research team at Instacart, centered on belonging and connection. His focus on fueling human potential is key to building products and cultures that inspire people to do their best work. Prior to Instacart, Tim led Airbnb’s global Design team, Microsoft's Experiences & Devices design practice and Amazon's Product Design Studio as Executive Creative Director leading the experience design for Alexa, FireTV, and Kindle products. Tim also shaped the vision for Experience Design at R/GA, whose Nike work established the future of connected experiences for brands. Through innovative work with Adobe, Red Hat, and IBM, Tim holds seven patents related to software design, ranging from chat interface modeling to mobile device synchronization.


    Timestamps:

    • 0:03 Airbnb's Pandemic Turnaround Led by Design Thinking
    • 3:31 Airbnb's Pandemic Pivot: Reinventing Hosting and Guest Experiences
    • 7:32 The Flywheel of Compassion in Design
    • 9:36 Design's Impact on Innovation and Cultural Shifts in Companies
    • 16:44 Three Takeaways


    Episode References:

    • Tim Allen | LinkedIn
    • Rei Inamoto | Instagram
    • Rei Inamoto | X
    • I&CO | Corporate Site


    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    27 分
  • #045 - Paving Paths From Spray Cans to Tech Giants
    2024/11/28

    Making things with your hands can shape and enhance digital design skills in unexpected ways. This week, Rei talks with Tim Allen, VP of Design at Instacart to trace Tim’s career journey from game design to leading roles at tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Airbnb. They explore Tim's early influences, including his unique entry into design through airbrushing and graffiti, and discuss his strategies for success as a minority in tech. Key themes include resilience, the value of hands-on creativity, and the importance of looking ahead to embrace new opportunities.


    Tim Allen was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business for 2017. He leads the global Design & Research team at Instacart, centered on belonging and connection. His focus on fueling human potential is key to building products and cultures that inspire people to do their best work. Prior to Instacart, Tim led Airbnb’s global Design team, Microsoft's Experiences & Devices design practice and Amazon's Product Design Studio as Executive Creative Director leading the experience design for Alexa, FireTV, and Kindle products. Tim also shaped the vision for Experience Design at R/GA, whose Nike work established the future of connected experiences for brands. Through innovative work with Adobe, Red Hat, and IBM, Tim holds seven patents related to software design, ranging from chat interface modeling to mobile device synchronization.


    Timestamps:

    • 0:03 Exploring Design's Role in Tech with Tim Allen
    • 3:27 Pioneering Design Careers in Big Tech
    • 4:43 From Game Design to Corporate Innovation at IBM
    • 10:01 Design Leadership Across Tech Giants and Creative Agencies
    • 11:32 From Graffiti to Design: Embracing Uniqueness in Art Education
    • 16:41 Navigating Unknown Territories and Embracing Creative Problem Solving
    • 21:18 Three Takeaways



    Episode References:

    • Tim Allen | LinkedIn
    • Rei Inamoto | Instagram
    • Rei Inamoto | X
    • I&CO | Corporate Site



    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    33 分

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