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Andy Van Solkema is Chief Designer at Open Systems Technologies. As Chief Designer he is responsible for the practice, vision and integration of design services while infusing human-centered design mind-set with OST’s strong technology experience. Andy is also founder of Visualhero, a midwestern based experience design studio, where he practices on strategic projects as a Principal Designer. Open Design, the official design studio of OST, offers a systems approach to creative problem solving by helping organizations take insights and ideas to action.
Today we will talk about favorite topic - Taboo.

Andy Van Solkema is Chief Designer at Open Systems Technologies. As Chief Designer he is responsible for the practice, vision and integration of design services while infusing human-centered design mind-set with OST’s strong technology experience. Andy is also founder of Visualhero, a midwestern based experience design studio, where he practices on strategic projects as a Principal Designer. Open Design, the official design studio of OST, offers a systems approach to creative problem solving by helping organizations take insights and ideas to action.
Andy will talks about growth strategy of both OST and Visualhero

Andy Van Solkema is Chief Designer at Open Systems Technologies. As Chief Designer he is responsible for the practice, vision and integration of design services while infusing human-centered design mind-set with OST’s strong technology experience. Andy is also founder of Visualhero, a midwestern based experience design studio, where he practices on strategic projects as a Principal Designer. Open Design, the official design studio of OST, offers a systems approach to creative problem solving by helping organizations take insights and ideas to action.
 
 
Andy explains what he and his agency do for fun.

Andy Van Solkema is Chief Designer at Open Systems Technologies. As Chief Designer he is responsible for the practice, vision and integration of design services while infusing human-centered design mind-set with OST’s strong technology experience. Andy is also founder of Visualhero, a midwestern based experience design studio, where he practices on strategic projects as a Principal Designer. Open Design, the official design studio of OST, offers a systems approach to creative problem solving by helping organizations take insights and ideas to action.

Andy Van Solkema is Chief Designer at Open Systems Technologies. As Chief Designer he is responsible for the practice, vision and integration of design services while infusing human-centered design mind-set with OST’s strong technology experience. Andy also is founder of Visualhero, a midwestern based experience design studio, where he practices on strategic projects as a Principal Designer. Visualhero, the official design studio of OST, offers a systems approach to creative problem solving by helping organizations take insights and ideas to action.
Today Andy will talk about:
What’s the worst part of your job? Why? How do you find good staff? How do you staff a project? Do you offer continued training to your staff? What does that look like? What do you do when a team member/staff fails at a project or their job? How do you find good clients? How do you actually provide success to your clients?

Andy Van Solkema is Chief Designer at Open Systems Technologies. As Chief Designer he is responsible for the practice, vision and integration of design services while infusing human-centered design mind-set with OST’s strong technology experience. Andy also is founder of Visualhero, a midwestern based experience design studio, where he practices on strategic projects as a Principal Designer. Visualhero, the official design studio of OST, offers a systems approach to creative problem solving by helping organizations take insights and ideas to action.
 
Andy combines an intrigue of human behavior with a systems thinking approach and his craft of graphic, information and interface design. As technology, communication and business converge, he works under the belief collaboration, design methods and leadership, and the ability to articulate through making should be the hub of innovation. Although most days are spent in practice, he also enjoys speaking, advocating and educating others of design value, methods and process.
 
Today Andy will tell us about clients.