Sharing his own experiences in government and policy, designer Joel Yong has written a “love letter” to all the creatives out there, challenging silos and arguing that artists and designers can belong anywhere and everywhere. In fact, they may even be integral in the very places that are deemed unconventional.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this talk are solely those of Joel Yong and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or endorsements of the US federal or state governments. The projects discussed are informed recommendations and were not necessarily yet implemented at the time of this talk.
Yong has worked across federal agencies, state governments, and think tanks; additionally, he has been a fellow with Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy, Coding It Forward, and Design For America. He is working at the White House with the United States Digital Service in Summer 2024. Joel Yong is a designer with a practice of applying design methodologies to improve government systems and policies. Previously, he has worked on President Biden’s Executive Order for Advancing Racial Equity in federal government data, the development of the Colorado Privacy Act, and expanding Medicaid access in Rhode Island. Additionally, he was a fellow with Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy, Coding It Forward, and the RISD Maharam. He leads the social impact student organization, Design for America (RISD/Brown). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
6 сен 2024
