Valerie Casey is a globally recognized designer and innovator. She was named a "Guru" of the year by Fortune magazine, a "Hero of the Environment" by TIME magazine, and a "Master of Design" by Fast Company. Casey works with start-ups, governments, and Fortune 100 companies all over the world on challenges ranging from creating new products and services, to transforming organizational processes and behaviors. Industry leaders like Microsoft, Samsung, Cisco, Virgin, and Johnson & Johnson, among others, have sought out her expertise to tackle their design and innovation challenges. The Designers Accord - the global design coalition focused on creating positive impact - is Casey's brainchild. In 2007, Casey founded the non-profit and through her leadership, it has grown to be one of the most influential organizations in the design world. Fast Company writes that Casey's vision around design thinking and impact is "on a path to change the culture of the creative community from bottom to top, and with it, the way everything is made, from toothbrushes to airplanes." Casey has held executive leadership positions at the most influential design companies in the world. At IDEO, she led the digital experience group, focusing on maximizing the effects and opportunities of networked culture. Before that, she was the Executive Creative Director at frog design, where she led the design research and design strategy practices worldwide. Casey was also the youngest-ever Associate Partner at creative powerhouse Pentagram Design. Valerie lectures on design throughout the international community, and is an adjunct professor at California College of the Arts. She holds a master's degree in cultural theory and design from Yale University and a BA from Swarthmore College.
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Yale University, Connecticut, United States
Master’s degree.
Areas of study: Cultural Theory and Design
Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania, United States
Bachelor’s degree.
Areas of study: English Literature and Psychology
