Grounded by Design
Summary
The session is about the pivot from distraction to immersion; how design and intuitive technology can help people feel more connected to the outdoors. We will explore how to create spaces and products that amplify the environment rather than block it out, and how “bringing the outside in” can transform our daily spaces from isolating barriers into seamless bridges to the natural world.
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Contributors
- Tenna Florian
- Jeff Hammoud
- Rich Roll
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