Master human-centric design to create spaces that actively influence behavior and well-being. Look beyond aesthetics to craft environments that truly serve their users.
Modern design is often driven by trends rather than utility, creating environments that cause friction and stress. In this insightful series, you will learn how to shift focus back to the user by applying a human-centric approach to architecture and leadership. Karani shares his seven timeless principles for creating spaces that not only look beautiful but also solve important problems, improve health, and facilitate better human interactions.
Key topics and learning outcomes include:
Whether you are a professional designer, a business leader, or simply someone looking to improve your living space, this course provides the tools to observe your environment with fresh eyes and create spaces that truly serve human needs.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
Architect and Author of the book "The Spaces That Make Us"
Danish Kurani is a Harvard-trained designer named one of the world’s most innovative architects by Fast Company. His designs are featured in TIME, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, and Architectural Digest. Kurani teaches people about the power of design and builds spaces for human wellbeing. He has designed schools, homes, offices, clinics, and neighborhoods across four continents. Mission: To remake architecture to nourish people, addressing failures in design he observed in places from New York to India. Approach: A human-centered philosophy that integrates psychology, sociology, and biology to create spaces that truly support human flourishing. Recognition: Named one of the world’s most innovative architects by Fast Company, he designs schools, homes, and community centers for social impact.
