Design is an agent of change, and can change anytime.

TP2: Share one of your favorite stories from the Misfits Camp. This provides proof of concept of this new educational approach. By telling a story, this humanizes the concept and entices the audience.

Beneficiaries: Disabled individuals with creative potentials, Parents, Educators,

Designing for : Systems and Interactions

A multi-hyphenate individual who is tasked in leading one of the most prominent magazine brands in the world. How does design play in the journey of Vogue Philippines in making a mark in the world of fashion and publishing

TP1: How does being a chairmom reframe your understanding ------

TP3: Transitioning from 'purpose telling' to 'purpose doing', what is the next step for Merlee

Merlee is continuously challenging the landscape on what it means to be successful. From her success in the advertising agency, and know by reimagining and creating an unconventional approach to bridge gaps for neurodiverse individuals in the creative industry.

done numerous social campaigns and has made a name doing so. What was the catalystic moment that lead to the creation of Misfits Camp?

TP4: How does the marriage of creativity and business work? ; How do you color within the lines of creative freedom and find the balance between audience reception and ultimately business profitability?

Merlee's most notable campaigns were creative, and outside-the-box thinking, . Her campaign for Greenpeace PH, set the standard for campaigns globally and ignited the discussion how polluting our oceans gravely affect marine life. Beyond the advocacy, the campaign sought out accountability from multinational companies, and was successful in starting the conversation. H

(Scope: environmentalism, social impact through design)

Misfits Camp

TP:1 How can we further develop our island way of thinking in promulgating the importance of design in our nationhood

an island way of thinking. One where we are not separated, but connected; by the seas, by the waterways

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Samantha Zarandin , Emerging Futures

AJ Javier

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HMW: How might we lead as example by exemplifying the values of inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability in the fashion industry, through the work done at Vogue.

Natasha Tanjutco, TAYO PH (youth voice) ; kamusta@tayo.com.ph ; tasha@tayo.com.ph ; bella@tayo.com.ph

Nanette Medved-Po, Hope in a Bottle , circular economy and corporate responsibility

Isabella Tanjutco

Embracing being a 'misfit':

Tailor the questions/points according to the speakers interest and personality ; these must be introspective and goes beyond the usual cut. Let them talk about their passions, ask questions that audiences can relate to. Humanize the speakers, this will increase reliability, furthering how design can also be relatable to the audience. Create unique questions

TP 5: What are the strengths in being a misfit and how can we further use creativity as our greatest currency? How non-conformity is a valuable asset in this highly globalized and competitive world. Influencing on a warmer rerception in regards with ingenuity and eccentricity

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The power of good design in creating lasting social impact

The session "Design as an Attitude: Rise of Rebels, Renegades, and Renaissance Designers" celebrates the trailblazing leaders who are shaping our world through unorthodox and daring design approaches.

The central question we seek to address is: "How can we harness design's potential with unwavering ambition and a clear vision to ensure our transformative efforts create a positive impact on both ourselves and the world at large?"

In session one, the conference opens with an ode to the inspiring narratives, dynamic developments, and unconventional ways led by designers, scientists, innovators, and visionaries from diverse disciplines. These fearless individuals have pushed the boundaries of design to become an agent of change, transforming lives in the face of wicked and intersectional global challenges.

Further, the talking points should be positioned more as Merlee and her personal design journey and leadership in harnessing design to respond to wicked problems, career, and chairmom. -KIB

TP2: How structure and creativity equates to business efficiency, the importance of non-creatives in creative industries.

TP1: What is the importance of prioritizing a human-centric and data-driven creative process in producing campaigns that create social impact?

TP3: What is your motivation towards how important is it to translate experiences as being a mom into an emotionally engaging campaign/ project?**

"Because autism and creativity are the 'gift of different,'"