This is a defining moment for industrial design.Today’s designers are no longer confined to a single role, process, or product. They are shaping experiences, influencing culture, driving innovation, and leading in spaces far beyond the studio. Designers today are being called to think bigger, lead smarter, and show up where it matters most — in business, in community, and in shaping what’s next.

Daily Gist shares a clear and compelling vision for the path ahead — one defined not by limitation, but by leadership. With decades of experience at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and business, she challenges us to expand how we see our impact — and to claim the influence we've always had.

This is more than a talk. It’s a call to action: to lead with confidence, create with purpose, and move forward knowing that industrial design has never been more relevant — or more needed.