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Shaw Contract invites thought leaders from the global design community to tell their stories, share their passions and exchange ideas. Each conversation is an opportunity to speak, listen and make discoveries.

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Shaw Contract invites thought leaders from the global design community to tell their stories, share their passions and exchange ideas. Each conversation is an opportunity to speak, listen and make discoveries. Take a listen.

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp Shaw Contract + Mike Ford

Shaw Contract partnered with Mike Ford's Hip Hop Architecture Camp® to empower Atlanta youth to reimagine their communities through design, using Hip Hop as the catalyst for creativity and change. Experience the passion and creativity shaping the future—watch now.

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A Conversation with Kit Cummings

Hear from Kit Cummings, founder of the Power of Peace Project and passionate advocate for creating safer, more inclusive schools. Through three powerful questions, Kit shares his thoughts on belonging, what fuels his purpose and how his work is transforming students from the inside out.

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A Sneak Peek into Indigenous Design

Join Allisha Lightning from Seven Generations A + E as she delves into the passions that drive her design approach, while also exploring the essential elements of aesthetics, materiality, and cultural significance  when working with Indigenous tribes.

Discover the deep connections and inspirations that guide their work, reflecting on how Indigenous values influence sustainable design.

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A Sneak Peek into Indigenous Design

Join Allisha Lightning from Seven Generations A + E as she delves into the passions that drive her design approach, while also exploring the essential elements of aesthetics, materiality, and cultural significance  when working with Indigenous tribes.

Discover the deep connections and inspirations that guide their work, reflecting on how Indigenous values influence sustainable design.

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What Does It Mean to Belong?

Hear from Design Optimists.

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WELL Equity with Dr. Angelita Scott

Join us as Dr. Scott explores the foundational beginnings of The WELL Equity Rating and IWBI's ongoing efforts to propel organizations to create places where everyone feels welcome, seen and heard.

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WELL Equity with Dr. Angelita Scott

Join us as Dr. Scott explores the foundational beginnings of The WELL Equity Rating and IWBI's ongoing efforts to propel organizations to create places where everyone feels welcome, seen and heard.

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The Listening Room with Corgan, Atlanta

A culture that fosters a sense of belonging.

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Inclusivity by Design

What does it mean to be inclusive? As part of the People In Place Series, Shaw Contract has launched Inclusivity by Design, a Pocket Guide created to inspire conversation and celebrate each other’s differences. In this Pocket Guide, we provide links to resources and inspiring projects that highlight and encourage inclusive design.

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Inclusivity by Design

What does it mean to be inclusive? As part of the People In Place Series, Shaw Contract has launched Inclusivity by Design, a Pocket Guide created to inspire conversation and celebrate each other’s differences. In this Pocket Guide, we provide links to resources and inspiring projects that highlight and encourage inclusive design.

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Mike Ford x Shaw Contract

Inclusivity with Mike Ford.

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Applying cultural curiosity and growing historical knowledge are
small things that can make a big impact in design.

Faye Adams, Delta Faucet Company + Meredith Campbell, The Learning Objective.

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Applying cultural curiosity and growing historical knowledge are
small things that can make a big impact in design.

Faye Adams, Delta Faucet Company + Meredith Campbell, The Learning Objective.

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How Do You Design for a Sense of Belonging?

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What Does Inclusivity Mean to You?

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How Do You Design for a Sense of Belonging?

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What Does Inclusivity Mean to You?

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How Can We Design to Promote New Discourse?

Liz Ogbu | Principal - Studio O

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How Does Humor Strengthen Human Relationships?

Primo Orpilla | Principal - O+A

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How Can We Design to Promote New Discourse?

Liz Ogbu | Principal - Studio O

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How Does Humor Strengthen Human Relationships?

Primo Orpilla | Principal - O+A

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Going Beyond with Inclusive Design

Designing workplaces for “the average person” used to be philosophy aimed at satisfying most of the people. But that also excluded a lot of people who didn’t fit the average. Read how Steelcase dives into designing for the new normal.

Design for Inclusive Workplaces

Inclusive design describes a constantly evolving process to produce solutions that empower each individual. Read how leaders share how to design better spaces that foster inclusive work experiences.

This Is Your Brain on D&I

A Conversation with Eric M. Bailey, President & CEO of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and author. Read how Eric how understands the interplay of science, culture, behavior and personal interactions can improve D&I.

How Architects and Designers Can Prioritize Inclusivity

Hear from the co-directors of Gensler's Center for Research on the Built Environment as they talk D&I and what lies ahead for our industry.

Audacious Inclusion with Caroline Casey

Listen in on the founder of The Valuable 500, Caroline Casey, as she speaks on starting an inclusion revolution in the workplace.

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Going Beyond with Inclusive Design

Designing workplaces for “the average person” used to be philosophy aimed at satisfying most of the people. But that also excluded a lot of people who didn’t fit the average. Read how Steelcase dives into designing for the new normal.

Design for Inclusive Workplaces

Inclusive design describes a constantly evolving process to produce solutions that empower each individual. Read how leaders share how to design better spaces that foster inclusive work experiences.

This Is Your Brain on D&I

A Conversation with Eric M. Bailey, President & CEO of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and author. Read how Eric how understands the interplay of science, culture, behavior and personal interactions can improve D&I.

How Architects and Designers Can Prioritize Inclusivity

Hear from the co-directors of Gensler's Center for Research on the Built Environment as they talk D&I and what lies ahead for our industry.

Audacious Inclusion with Caroline Casey

Listen in on the founder of The Valuable 500, Caroline Casey, as she speaks on starting an inclusion revolution in the workplace.