Cecilia Brenner

Managing Director of Design for Good, with 25+ years of international design and leadership experience; led design at Philips for 17 years and now mobilizes designers to create measurable impact toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Nov 18, 2025 • 23min

Cecilia Brenner: Moving beyond design theater to measurable impact

Cecilia Brenner, Managing Director of Design for Good and former leader at Philips, discusses her journey from corporate innovation to impactful nonprofit design. She shares how 1,600 designers can engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals while retaining their jobs. Cecilia highlights the importance of measuring real impact, focusing projects on specific goals, and practicing life-centered design that includes all life forms. Her insights provide a practical framework for designers seeking meaningful work and community engagement.

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