Why Dan? 

IA Collaborative brings real-world, ROI-focused case studies and examples of "design thinking in action" to all of their presentations, with a particular emphasis on how to execute initiatives at the intersection of human-centered design and business strategy. Dan’s talks get the audience inspired to apply new knowledge and ways of thinking within their own organizations, immediately after leaving the conference.

Bio

Dan Kraemer is Founder and Chief Design Officer at IA Collaborative, where he leads a multidisciplinary team of designers, researchers, business strategists, engineers and architects to help clients uncover new opportunities and design new products, services and business models. Educated as a BFA and MBA, Dan provides leadership at the intersection of human-centered design and business strategy. His clients include Airbnb, Audi, Bosch, FedEx, GE, Hyatt, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, The Kennedy Center, Nike, Philips, Samsung, United Airlines, and the United Nations.

Dan’s work has been recognized by the International Design Excellence (IDEA) Awards, GOOD DESIGN™ Awards, the STA 100, the Red Dot International Design Awards, the iF World Design Awards, the Design Intelligence Awards, the Medical Design Excellence Awards and the SXSW Business Design Awards. His work has been featured in Forbes, the BBC, Business Insider, Branding Magazine and Innovation Magazine, and he is a frequent keynote speaker/lecturer at conferences, universities and executive summits.