Tim Brown

Chair of IDEO, Design Thinking Expert, Co-Founder of Allbirds

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Tim Brown Biography

Tim Brown is chair of IDEO and a renowned figure in the field of design. He frequently addresses the significance of design thinking, creative leadership, and innovation to business leaders and designers globally. He partakes in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and his presentations "Serious Play" and "Change by Design" are featured on TED.com.

An industrial designer by training, Brown has received multiple design awards and has showcased his work at the Axis Gallery in Tokyo, the Design Museum in London, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and the arts and explores how design can enhance the lives of individuals in emerging economies.

In addition to his work in design, Brown serves as a sports analyst, contributing to ESPN as a college football analyst and co-hosting a show on a Dallas CBS affiliate. His engagement with sports extends to his background as a World Cup soccer player for New Zealand.

Brown also serves on the Board of Directors of Steelcase Inc., and is a member of the board of trustees of IDEO.org. His role extends to the World Economic Forum Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution as a member of the Board of Advisors. A prolific writer, Brown contributes to Harvard Business Review, The Economist, and other notable publications. His notable book, "Change by Design," focused on how design thinking transforms organizations, was published by Harper Business in September 2009 and updated in 2019.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Brown is actively involved in various charitable activities, including the "9-1-1 for Kids" program, which educates children on emergency preparedness, and he serves as an ambassador for the President's Physical Fitness Council. His commitment to sustainability is evident in his role as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Allbirds, a company recognized for its innovative use of natural materials in footwear. Allbirds's commitment to sustainability is further highlighted by its ZQ certification for merino wool and its status as a certified B-Corporation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/23/2024.

Tim Brown Videos

  • Virtual Ideas for Tomorrow | Tim Brown, Chair of IDEO - YouTube
    On September 21, 2020 Chair of IDEO, Tim Brown, joined Cleveland Clinic CEO and President, Tom Mihalejvic, MD for our Virtual Ideas for ...
  • Tim Brown: Engage With the Unknown
    In this conversation with Courtney E. Martin, IDEO’s Tim Brown discusses the arc of his career, and how creative industries have evolved, from the...
  • Interview with IDEO CEO Tim Brown about innovating together
    What makes IDEO so innovative? Brightline Initiative talks to Tim Brown, the CEO of IDEO, on the sidelines of Global Drucker Forum 2018. Brown talks...

Tim Brown Books

  • Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation
    Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation

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