Interview – Dr. Larry Thompson

May 19th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Dr. Larry Thompson

President of Ringling College of Art & Design

This is a must listen to cast from Dr. Thompson. The Ringling College of Art & Design is on the forefront of the Conceptual Age and his insights into the future of business/design are something that every CEO should hear. In this interview, he shares:

  • Information about the Ringling College of Art and Design
  • The most significant design breakthrough in the last 5-years
  • The role that design plays in business today
  • The role design will play in the future of business
  • The difference between Left Brain and Right Brain thinking
  • How to better manage the millennials
  • What Ringling has done to build a bridge between design & creative and the world of business
  • About his involvement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
  • Advice he would give our listeners in pursuing their vision

Enjoy!

Service Design Movement – Are you in it?

March 25th, 2008 by Sean Burke

Last Friday, I got to interview one of the more interesting people you could meet. Dr. Thompson is the President of the Ringling College of Art and Design. A recovering lawyer, founding father of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and now President of one of the premier Colleges in the US for Art and Design.

During our interview, he spoke about a field with emerging popularity called Service Design. Have you heard of this? It is the process of using design principals to create customer experiences. So when you go into Starbucks, the travel mugs you buy are designed in a way to create an experience. The music is tied in to give you a certain feel. The layout of the tables and chairs are to promote casual conversation.

I’ve noticed in many places that I visit – the layout of the space seems well thought out – very purposeful – must be service design right?

What you know about this area…?