The Hidden Genius of Mario: A Fascinating Intersection of Play and Design by IDEO Play Lab’s Matt Hovde

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Speaker: Matt Hovde, IDEO Play Lab

Join IDEO Play Lab’s Matt Hovde in a conversation about the fascinating intersection of play and design. From feedback loops to the magic circle, we will explore how games and play can help us unlock our creativity, design delightful and engaging experiences, and inspire new perspectives.

About the Speaker

Matt Hovde is an Experience Designer for IDEO’s Play Lab. He believes that play is built into our DNA, guiding us toward social and creative well being. Matt has used the lenses of game design and storytelling to tackle challenges ranging from developing an app to improve mental health, to embracing circular economy principles, to helping teams level up their confidence with GenAI.

This Seminar is co-sponsored by the Youth Mentorship Forum on Civic Innovation of Citizen TALES Commons.