In-person
How can we learn to embrace ambiguity? How can we use the unknown to our advantage, especially when it comes to shaping our futures and creating new opportunities?
Join us for the next session of Catalyst: a series for those who are passionate about design and the ways in which it can change their lives. We’ll dive into the book Navigating Ambiguity, written by Andrea Small, design strategy leader for Samsung Research America's R&D Innovation team, and Kelly Schmutte, a startup founder. Both authors teach at the Stanford d.school.
Facilitated by Kevin Day and Stacey Lee, Impact Design Lab Coordinator and Chief of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA) at the Mount Vernon School, the meet-up will include:
An introduction to the book Navigating Ambiguity
A discussion of the main ideas in Navigating Ambiguity (reading the book in advance isn’t necessary)
Insight from those who leverage ambiguity to make positive changes to their lives and careers
. . . And more! Stay tuned for updates to this page!
About Navigating Ambiguity
We are in an age of ambiguity.
While it’s not easy to confront the unknown, it is now an inevitable part of work and life. In this insightful book, Andrea Small and Kelly Schmutte make the case that ambiguity can be embraced rather than overcome or avoided. Using humor and luscious, cut-paper illustrations, this book presents clear guidelines to discover opportunities and creativity within uncertainty by being adaptable, curious, and unbiased. Imagination is the only prerequisite.
The cost to attend this event is $20.
This fee includes a copy of Navigating Ambiguity, valued at $15.
Want to pick up your book before the meet-up? Just email Mary at maryk@museumofdesign.org after your register to work that out.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA! (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIAL RATE)
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email maryk@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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Email Mary at maryk@museumofdesign.org with any questions.