Become a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.All communication comes from a place of creativity and creativity is rooted in design. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, strategic communications lecturer and podcast host Matt Abrahams interviews four authors from the Stanford d.school. Each conversation challenges convention in how we approach our communication, be it visual, body language, or speech. Listen to this episode to hear more from Ashish Goel, author of Drawing on Courage; Susie Wise, author of Design for Belonging; Carissa Carter, author of The Secret Language of Maps; and Andrea Small, co author of Navigating Ambiguity.Connect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn,  Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInShow NotesInterpersonal Dynamics, Stanford Graduate School of BusinessThink Fast, Talk Smart with Sarah Stein Greenberg: "Ideas & Empathy: How to Design and Communicate with Others in Mind"

Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, authors of 'Assembling Tomorrow', discuss the impact of AI on design processes and the importance of envisioning a positive future. They explore the challenges of unchecked technological advancements, integrating AI into daily life, and the influence of technology on design education. The podcast also delves into design details, literary works, and predicting the future through data science.

Scott Doorley, a creative director and co-author of a guide on designing a thriving future, teams up with Carissa Carter, an academic director at Stanford's d.school. They discuss how intentional creativity can shape life amidst chaos, emphasizing adaptability. The duo explores the ‘d'arève’ activity, promoting mindful wandering to gain fresh perspectives. They dive into the importance of trust in fostering creativity and tackle 'anti-goals' as a playful approach to overcoming anxiety. The conversation is a vibrant call to navigate fears and embrace creativity in uncertain times.

In this conversation, Carissa Carter, Director of Teaching and Learning at Stanford's d.school, and Scott Doorley, Creative Director at the same institution, dive into the unpredictable impacts of technology. They explore the emotional aspects of design, emphasizing how feelings can shape technology usage. The duo highlights the challenges posed by interconnected systems and advocates for a more holistic, human-centric design approach. They also discuss innovative solutions to anticipate design problems and the importance of embracing uncertainty in technology development.

In this engaging discussion, Carissa Carter, Academic Director at Stanford's d.school, shares her expertise on storytelling in business. She explores how narratives can effectively communicate complex ideas and align with organizational values. Carter emphasizes the significance of design thinking and mastering persuasion through storytelling, using real-world examples like Patagonia. She also addresses the challenges of data storytelling in the AI era, urging listeners to critically analyze emotional responses and navigate trust issues in AI-driven narratives.