Bethany Parks of Source International leads a one-hour exploration of the rebels and innovators who reshaped design and business. Through stories of daring architects and entrepreneurs, the course reveals how authenticity and individuality can spark creative collaboration and lasting impact.
Bethany Parks of Source International leads a one-hour exploration of the rebels and innovators who reshaped design and business. Through stories of daring architects and entrepreneurs, the course reveals how authenticity and individuality can spark creative collaboration and lasting impact.
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The Personalities Shaking Up The Status Quo
An IDCEC-Approved Course for ASID, IIDA, IDC, and more
A Study Of The Brightest Minds From Our Industry
The Stories Behind The Greatest Inventions Of Our World
The Up-And-Comers To Keep An Eye On
Why EQ Matters More Than IQ
Practical Tools To Build Better Team Culture
Learning Objectives
Understand the importance of personality types in the workplace and their impacts on building a successful team.
Explore profiles of top architects and designers who have or are currently changing perceptions of conventional industry practices.
Examine key business entrepreneurs who are driving process innovation like never before.
Discover how corporations are using design to reshape the user experience.
Apply the learning with an interactive session on how to embrace individual differences to rise as a collective whole.
Course Summary
In this course, we’ll trace the rebel spirit of design — from trail-blazing visionaries to today’s change-makers — and uncover how authenticity, emotional intelligence and personality drive creative impact. We’ll zoom out to survey paradigm-shifting examples in architecture, technology and business, break down the traits and behaviours of the misfits who challenge norms, and end by applying an interactive personality & team dynamic exercise.
Crazy Rebel Misfits
Presented by Source International. Exclusively available on-demand on Design Stage.
To receive credit for today’s on-demand course, you must score at least 80% on the post-class quiz. If you score above 80%, we’ll report your credit to IDCEC and automatically generate a PDF certificate for your records.
About Source International
Source International is a design-driven furniture manufacturer dedicated to American craftsmanship, approachable price points and responsive service. Based in the U.S., the brand re-imagines contract seating and lounge solutions with an emphasis on thoughtful form, functional reliability and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Charm Lounge
Martini Chair
Bliss Chair
Jump Chair
Axis Stool
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