Your next health screening may not happen in a hospital.
Diagnostics are becoming continuous, connected, and part of everyday life, but what does that mean for patients, providers, and the future of care?
Join us for a Virtual Smart Salon where we’ll explore how to bridge fragmented systems, translate data into meaningful action, and support the emotional experience of patients navigating uncertainty.
🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 12:30–2 PM EST / 9:30–11 AM PST
📍 Virtual
Register now at the link in our bio 🔗
How can we help large-scale, commercial fleets go electric faster?
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) partnered with us to uncover the answer to this question.
Through research across utilities, charging providers, and fleet operators, we identified a core issue: electrification wasn’t failing because of technology. Instead, it was breaking down because of fragmented planning, unclear communication, and disconnected systems.
Together, we developed the vision for GridFast, a unified platform that provides a clearer path to electrification.
Interested in our full process? Check out the case study at the link in our bio 🔗
Spring was in full bloom at our latest happy hour 🌸✨
From painting collaborative murals to crafting flower crowns and fresh bouquets, Mural & Mingle was a celebration of creativity, community, and a little seasonal joy.
Faster research doesn’t always mean better insight.
As AI and remote tools make global research quicker and cheaper, something critical is getting lost: context. The nuance behind what people really mean. The trust that leads to honest answers. The lived experiences that shape behavior.
In our latest piece, we explore why local presence still matters. We dive into how being there, alongside the right partners and participants, leads to deeper, more actionable insights that actually stick.
Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
How can we actually bring products to market faster?
The tools are here. The sprints are moving. But real impact? Still lagging.
Join Smart Design and August for an intimate Smart Salon with senior leaders across design, innovation, product, and HR. Together, we’ll unpack what it really takes to bring better products to market.
Panelists include:
💡 Annette Radziszewski - Director, Brand Innovation at Kind
💡 Caitlin Berzok - SVP of Digital at Therabody
💡 Jamie Whaley - Head of Strategy, Business Development, and Performance Analytics at Opella
💡 Wendy Orner - SVP, Global Brand Design & Experience at Colgate-Palmolive
Moderated by:
💡 Erica Seldin - Co-founder of August
This is a candid, closed-door conversation designed for honest exchange, not surface-level answers. Attendance is limited.
Request your seat at the link in our bio 🔗
What if your TV understood not just what you watch, but how you wanted to watch in each moment?
As sports fandom becomes more fluid and personal, today’s viewing experiences are struggling to keep up. We explore a new approach, one where we design for shifting “mindsets” rather than static profiles.
Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
Do you want to explore how AI can meaningfully integrate into human-centered design workflows? Join us on Friday, June 5, for an all-day workshop in our Brooklyn studio where our senior design team will share real examples, honest reflection, and practical takeaways with participants.
What you'll gain:
💡 A clearer point of view on where AI creates genuine value in human-centered design and where it falls short
💡 Real-time coaching from senior designers
💡 A personal action plan to bring what you've learned back to your team
💡 Opportunities to connect with peers across design and product
Pricing and details
💲 Price: $325 + 20% inaugural discount → $260
💲 Group rates: Additional 10% off for 3+ attendees and 20% off for 5+ attendees per company
What’s included:
‼️ Full-day workshop, catered lunch, and a closing happy hour
Space is intentionally limited to ensure a high-touch, collaborative experience. This workshop is designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals working in product management, design, innovation, strategy, and R&D.
Are you ready to learn how to apply AI meaningfully within your existing workflows? Add your name to the waitlist at the link in our bio 🔗
Are we accelerating innovation or running in place?
The tools are here. The sprints are moving. But real impact? Still lagging.
Across CPG and consumer goods, teams are optimizing for speed without building the conditions that actually drive meaningful innovation. Because faster doesn’t matter if nothing truly changes.
Join Smart Design and August Public for an intimate Smart Salon with senior leaders across design, innovation, product, and HR. Together, we’ll unpack what it really takes to bring better products to market.
This is a candid, closed-door conversation designed for honest exchange, not surface-level answers. Attendance is limited.
Request your seat at the link in bio 🔗
AI is the horse. Designers are the riders.
In our latest article, we explore how designers can harness GenAI without losing the human perspective that gives work meaning. From research to delivery, it’s about knowing when to let the “horse” run and when the “rider” needs to take the reins.
Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
Do you want to explore how AI can meaningfully integrate into human-centered design workflows? Join us on Friday, June 5, for an all-day workshop in our Brooklyn studio where our senior design team will share real examples, honest reflection, and practical takeaways with participants.
What you'll gain:
✅ A clearer point of view on where AI creates genuine value in human-centered design and where it falls short
✅ Real-time coaching from senior designers
✅ A personal action plan to bring what you've learned back to your team
✅ Opportunities to connect with peers across design and product
Pricing and details
💲 Price: $325 + 20% inaugural discount → $260
💲 Group rates: Additional 10% off for 3+ attendees or 20% off for 5+ attendees per company
💲 What’s included: Full-day workshop, catered lunch, and a closing happy hour
Space is intentionally limited to ensure a high-touch, collaborative experience. This workshop is designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals working in product management, design, innovation, strategy, and R&D.
Are you ready to learn how to apply AI meaningfully within your existing workflows? Add your name to the waitlist at the link in our bio 🔗
John Anderson, Partner and Executive Technology Director, recently visited Duke University Pratt School of Engineering. He shared how AI is reshaping everything from early insights to engineering workflows, and what it means for the future of design.
It’s always a pleasure being able to talk to the next generation of designers!
Our Senior Visual Designer, Angela Han, recently had the privilege of being one of the judges at the Figma Education: Brand & Product Design Portfolio Review Night.
The evening brought together the brightest young talent from across all of New York City’s design schools. We are always excited to be inspired by the next generation of designers!
