Passion Junkies

“Managing the realities of ‘transparency’ needs to become a strategic imperative for businesses as consumers and ecosystem partners are able to gain increasing insight into supply chains, customer preferences, pricing, cost, and bill of materials information online and in near real time. The Internet is quickly morphing into a ‘Global Microscope,’ which is both an opportunity and threat for businesses depending on how they choose to harness or ignore it.”

"Shooting stars. Making wishes. Lester Young. John Coltrane. Nostalgic dreams of Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck, Charlie Parker and The Beatles. A cold container on the surface of which a drop of water trickles down like a homeless nobody, that contains world's third most popular drink (wikipedia). And some nicotine."

“I’m crazy about making brands real through user experiences while redefining human to computer interfaces. I think we’re at the turning point of shaking off old fashions of using and understanding technology, and we’re stepping closer and closer to the point when technology is in fact learning and adapting to the human physiognomy and traits, and not the other way around as we’ve been doing so far.”

“Intelligent, lively, and funny conversations. My insanely energetic kids, husband, and jack russell terrier. Running in New York City. Art in any form, high and low. And the act of sometimes messy but always delicious cooking (both food and ideas). These all help keep me happy and healthy…and who I am.”

“I believe in the combination of creative and analytical thinking to solve complex problems. Design’s methodology helps mobilize teams and unlock new ideas when applied to strategy development. I am passionate about bringing these two minds together.”

"The power of a magical idea, unique stories emerging from diverse cultures, creativity stemming out of alien environments, infectious smiles and -most recently- the multi sensorial gastronomical experience of eating a red velvet cupcake with vanilla frosting!"

“As an international designer coming from Brazil and working on different continents, I am passionate about expanding the design profession to emerging geographies. Through lectures and active engagement in the design network that I have been doing so far, I am bridging the design knowledge between the countries where I have been and Latin America, where huge potential and skilled creatives are in place.”

“What makes me proud of the work I do is thinking that I’m creating opportunities for other people's lives. We don't always have the chance to work on ‘big-impact projects,’ but I know that every project I work on teaches me something that could be useful in the future.”

"'The Night Watchman' is what my friends call me, not just because I'm the last one to lock the gates of my house, but because I go movie crazy during that time, and stay up to talk to my loved one who lives in the opposite side of the world!"

"I believe that science provides a universal constant for all the variable factors in social systems. I am passionate about integrating science and social systems with design and make amazing discoveries that will shape the future. I want to be the Archimedes and discover those Eureka moments in design."

"I am passionate about story telling in all its forms and avatars - the myths and legends that are passed on from generation to generation, often deeply rooted in Asian traditions and cultural education. And the lost art of listening - getting strangers to open up and share intriguing anecdotes. I'm intrigued by the artifacts of a great story - from photographs to treasured possessions. And finally, what really gets me excited is trying to figure out the best way to share and retell these stories in a manner that remains authentic and engaging!"

"My passion is bananas! A banana teaches you everything you need to apply a new systems thinking approach to design. It sets the bar for sustainable design, while having unmatched functional simplicity, elegance in form, as well a timeless icon with a built-in signature brand experience."

"I get excited whenever I'm on the road, traveling across the world and connecting with people who come from completely different backgrounds than me. In fact, I feel most comfortable when I'm in a foreign country, and I have to rely on my instincts (which are sometimes wrong, but that's the fun part!) to understand the surroundings, the culture and any type of behavior that comes across as 'bizarre'."