Design Is Like Telling a Story

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Andi: Design is telling yourself and your family a story about what you value. Where do you keep your inspirations? Do you haveik, a scrap book, or is it like a folder in your computer? Yaya: I sort of have this mental rolladex that i filed through. If we had the exact same script in the exact same theatre, if we sat down in 20 21, we would create a different version of hamilton. We're seeing it through a different lens.

Many of us are spending the majority of our time confined to our homes and becoming aware of how the space we're in can affect our well-being. Design expert David Korins has made countless spaces come alive-- from corporate offices and Lady Gaga concerts to Broadway hits like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. In this episode, he offers insights on how anyone can approach design and create the ideal environments in which to live, work, and play. David is the founder and principal designer of David Korins Design, a multidisciplinary creative firm developing and designing innovative experiences. David has worked extensively as a production designer in TV, film and award shows. He has been awarded an Emmy Award, Lortel Award, an Obie Award, two Drama Desk Awards, three Henry Hewes Awards, and three Tony Award nominations. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman