José Manuel Villanueva is a designer genuinely interested in delivering user experiences that create a natural dialogue between the analogic and the digital realm. From designing wearables to operational services, it is precisely in those liminal_ _spaces between the physical and the digital that he finds inspiration to explore, work with and challenge emerging technologies and their promises, bringing experiments at the core of his inquiry. He holds a Masters in Art Education at The City College of New York and since 2019 is at Thoughtworks, where he continues upskilling and learning from others as a Principal for Organisational Change.
Past Talks
12 October 2023
In just 25 minutes, you'll hear from five passionate speakers, each presenting for just five minutes. This is knowledge-sharing at its most dynamic and distilled.
From unearthing emerging trends to diving into a transformative idea, our speakers will deliver a potent dose of wisdom in a bite-sized package. But don't let the brevity fool you – these quickfire talks are designed to challenge assumptions, ignite your curiosity, and spark conversations that go far beyond the event.
24 November 2021
The most successful companies are product driven. Product-led organisations yield increased collaboration and agility, faster innovation, and higher revenues. The ways the teams are set up will influence what problems and opportunities are tackled and how the product teams collaborate. If the structure is flawed, teams will be cognitively overloaded and work inefficiently and ineffectively. So how do you set up an organisation in a way that maximizes impact creation for the company?
Moderated by Marcus Andrews, this session will discuss key differences in how product-led organisations are structured and tackle problems to achieve alignment at a product, team and organisational level. You’ll learn key insights on how to create a high impact product organisation.
