Near Future Laboratory Podcast N°102 - The Art of Possible with Dave Gray
Sep 19, 2025
In this engaging conversation with Dave Gray, an artist and visual thinker, he discusses the transformative power of drawing and creativity. Dave shares how sketching can simplify complex ideas, making them more tangible for teams. He emphasizes the role of visual storytelling in navigating uncertainties and designing future products. Through anecdotes and insights, he inspires listeners to pick up a pen and embrace imagination as a vital tool for innovation and collaboration.
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Work Alongside Teams Over Time
- Work longitudinally with teams rather than doing one-off workshops to see real change happen.
- Build ongoing capability by meeting regularly and iterating rather than single events.
Draw Business Models Into Scenarios
- Turn abstract business models into simple sketches so teams can picture the service in operation.
- Use those sketches to iterate, combine scenarios and create communication assets for partners.
Tools And Culture Enable Visual Work
- Remote collaboration tools and cultural shifts made ongoing visual work realistic and scalable.
- The tailwind of better tooling and remote norms enables deeper, iterative capability-building.
