The Camera as a Connector with Jock McDonald

While in Austin for SXSW EDU, Gil visited with students from Rawson Saunders, the only  full-curriculum school for dyslexic students in central Texas. In this very special episode, students aged 9 to 13 share, in their own words, how their minds work, the techniques that help them learn and what they wish their teachers knew about their dyslexia. They also turn the tables on Gil and ask him questions about his journey to embracing his dyslexic strengths.In this episode:Rawson Saunders School Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:Rawson Saunders School 26 Keys ProductionsLetterpress PLAY

Jock McDonald is a fine art photographer who incorporates woven images, video projection and lenticular printing into his works. (You may have seen them hanging in an airport or projected on the side of a building.) In this episode of Dyslexic Design Thinking, Jock discusses the inspiration behind his most ambitious photography projects, the Richard Avedon anecdote that influenced his approach to portraiture and his experiences living and working with dyslexia.In this episode:Jock McDonald’s websiteCraig FrazierAl Farrow“The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Waldorf Astoria, Suite 28A, New York” by Richard Avedon“Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters” by David Hockney

For Dana Griffin, aging is not a problem to be solved but a resource to be unlocked. Dana is the co-founder and CEO of Eldera, a platform that connects older adults with young people in need of mentorship and connection. In this episode of Dyslexic Design Thinking, Dana opens up about being raised by her grandparents in Romania, how the coronavirus brought Eldera’s mission into focus and her experiences living and working with dyslexia.In this episode:Dana Griffin on LinkedIn ElderaCNBC: Harvard researchers say this mental shift will help you live a longer, healthier lifeSense of Purpose in Life and Cardiovascular Disease: Underlying Mechanisms and Future Directions Association Between Life Purpose and Mortality Among US Adults Older Than 50 YearsAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley and the New World Order by Kai-Fu LeeFind out more about ⁠Dyslexic Design Thinking⁠ or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit ⁠gershoni.com⁠.

For textile performance artist Harriet Riddell, each embroidery is an opportunity for connection and collaboration. Harriet creates observational drawings with her sewing machine, often popping up in outdoor settings where wall outlets are in short supply. To power her machine, she invites her audiences to pedal a bicycle, which, in turn, generates electricity. In this episode of Dyslexic Design Thinking, Harriet joins Gil for a deep dive into her process, her career and her experiences living and working with dyslexia.In this episode:Harriet’s websiteHarriet on social media: Instagram, Threads and LinkedInElectric Pedals, makers of Harriet’s bicycleThe Spire and Spoke, the pub owned by Harriet’s father, John RiddellFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Photographer, user experience researcher, storyteller and advocate Paige K. Parsons joins Gil for a conversation that explores her multifaceted career. Paige discusses what it was like attending a top-tier university as a dyslexic, as well as her latter-day roles as house photographer at the Fillmore and a champion for the rabbit community.In this episode:Paige K. Parsons’ websiteFollow Paige on Facebook , Instagram, X and LinkedIn.Explore Paige’s work on YouTube and Flickr.Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

What if your challenges were actually your superpowers? In this episode, Gil welcomes Jake & Max Sussman, founders of Superpower Mentors, an online mentorship platform for youth with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and other learning differences. Jake and Max share what it was like growing up together and what “superpower” means to them, then turn the tables on Gil to find out he would have benefited from having a dyslexic mentor.This recording is an edited version of the original conversation.In this episode:Superpower Mentors website Superpower Mentors on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInThe Forgotten Child: A poem dedicated to the neurodiverse Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Atari and Chuck E. Cheese founder Nolan Bushnell joins host Gil Gershoni for a conversation about gaming, technology, entrepreneurship and how dyslexia continues to influence a career that spans more than five decades. This recording is an abridged version of the original livestream.Learn more about Nolan:Find Nolan on XConnect with Nolan on LinkedInFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Gil welcomes X Games skier, filmmaker and entrepreneur Alex Hackel for this live podcast recording. Alex discusses his medal-winning career, his work with the Swedish production house The Bunch and his ski brand 1000 Skis.This recording is an abridged version of the original conversation.In this episode:Alex Hackel on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.The Bunch1000 SkisFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by educator, designer, photographer and author Jeffrey Conger. Jeffrey talks about his upbringing in the Rocky Mountains, his passion for cars, the teachers who went to bat for him before he knew he was dyslexic and the Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium he co-founded at Montana State University, where he is a professor of graphic design.In this episode:Jeffrey Conger on LinkedInDyslexia & Innovation Symposium Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by neuroscientist, author, meditation teacher and speaker Nicole Tetreault. Nicole discusses the concept of neuroindividuality, the power of twice exceptional (2e) individuals and the inspiration for her book “Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Unique Thinking.” She also shares how a constellation of challenging life experiences led her to combine the unlikely worlds of neuroscience and meditation.In this episode:Nicole’s websiteNicole on InstagramNicole’s book, “Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Unique Thinking” Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.