April 25, 2023 | London, UK
Bloomberg Design + Make
Good design can make the world better, smarter, more sustainable, and just cooler. From architecture to urban planning, animation and entertainment, product design and manufacturing, we look at the factors shaping today’s business decisions. What role do resiliency, sustainability, technology, training and talent retention play in the way objects and spaces are designed and built? And how can these individual objectives be integrated to produce design and creative solutions that are the result of a truly comprehensive approach?
We bring together the world’s most creative minds to discuss how their respective industries are responding to a world in flux: The challenges they face and the opportunities to be claimed. Those on the cutting edge of design, manufacturing and entertainment will shine a light on some innovative solutions they are working on that can make the world better, smarter and more sustainable through good design.
April 25 - Tuesday
Autodesk Workshop: Transforming Our World Through Design and Make
Pre-registration is required for this invitation-only session. Attendance is limited.
This session has been developed by Autodesk. It is not editorial content of Bloomberg.
In this fireside chat we delve into how leveraging data to think differently can help us design and make a better world, while addressing today’s biggest challenges around sustainability, equity and community.
- Steve Blum, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Autodesk
- Jessica O. Matthews, Innovator & CEO, Uncharted
Registration & Networking
Bloomberg Design + Make
6:00 PM BST – Opening Remarks
- Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live
6:05 PM BST – Iconic Buildings Uncovered
In this 1:1 conversation with a leading architect, we uncover what architects consider when designing a building. Sustainability, technology, user efficiency, resiliency, engineering, aesthetics? How do these elements connect with one another? Using video/slides/3D models, a renowned architect showcases some of their iconic works from around the world and explains the design and building process that went into creating globally admired architectural works.
- Michael Jones, Senior Partner, Foster + Partners
- Moderator: Kriston Capps, Writer, Bloomberg Citylab
6:30 PM BST – From Sketch to Shelf: Focus on Product Design
In this conversation with a leading Creative Director and Product Designer, we explore what goes into creating an everyday product that is intuitive and easy to use but also looks good. This session will give the audience a deeper understanding of what to consider (sustainability, aesthetic, technology, cost, efficiency, design or engineering) in the design and creative process.
- Marcus Engman, Creative Director, Ingka Group
- Andu Masebo, Designer & Creative Producer
- Moderator: Ruth David, London Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
6:55 PM BST – Autodesk Sponsor Spotlight: The Future of Design and Make
As companies face unprecedented climate, demographic and consumer challenges, they’re also dealing with fragmented data and solutions that hinder collaboration, productivity and efficiency. This conversation will explore how Design and Make platforms enable businesses to make better decisions and deliver better outcomes faster.
- Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk
- Elena Weale, EMEA Design Manager & Workplace Strategy Lead, Bloomberg LP
7:05 PM BST – How to Make it: The intersection of design and technology
Design and making are increasingly intrinsic to each other. From telling heart-warming stories, constructing sustainable buildings to manufacturing great products, it takes a multi-disciplinary collaborative effort. In this discussion we bring together industry leaders in entertainment, manufacturing, construction, and design and look at how new technologies such as AI, Robotics, Digital twin and 3D printing are changing how we live, work and play.
- Mike McGee, Chief Creative Officer, Framestore
- Ged Simmonds, Managing Director, Commercial Offices, Mace
- Miranda MacLaren, Director, Morris+Company
- Moderator: Feargus O’Sullivan, Writer, Bloomberg Citylab
7:30 PM BST – Closing Remarks
- Mallika Kapur, Deputy Global Editor, Bloomberg Live
Networking Reception and Building Tours
During the event you can sign up to a special tour of either the Bloomberg European HQ or The London Mithraeum at the event, please make sure you select your interest when registering.
- Bloomberg European HQ | Conceived by Bloomberg founder Mike Bloomberg in collaboration with leading architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the building’s design is sympathetic to its surrounding context, an exemplar of sustainable design.
- The London Mithraeum | Situated on the site of Bloomberg European headquarters, this cultural hub showcases the ancient temple, a selection of the remarkable Roman artefacts found during the recent excavation.
7:30 PM BST – Building Tour – Bloomberg European HQ & Mithraeum
8:00 PM BST – Building Tour – Bloomberg European HQ & Mithraeum
8:30 PM BST – Event and Tour Concludes