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Trudi Boatwright
Trudi Boatwright is an internationally recognised Playful Experience Designer, TEDx speaker, and dynamic theatre maker who transforms complex challenges into playful opportunities. With a unique blend of applied improvisation, design thinking, and experiential learning, Trudi brings a 20-year arts background and a Master of Design Futures to her work, crafting transformative experiences that boost communication, innovation, and human connection.
Trudi Boatwright
Trudi Boatwright is an internationally recognised Playful Experience Designer, TEDx speaker, and dynamic theatre maker who transforms complex challenges into playful opportunities. With a unique blend of applied improvisation, design thinking, and experiential learning, Trudi brings a 20-year arts background and a Master of Design Futures to her work, crafting transformative experiences that boost communication, innovation, and human connection.
A sought-after speaker, coach, and writer, Trudi collaborates with organisations and government agencies to embed play as a catalyst for problem-solving, leadership, and cultural growth through engaging workshops, innovative activations, and compelling keynotes. As the creative force behind TBC Creative, she produces immersive theatre that resonates deeply with audiences. Offstage, she manages a lively household of kids, pets, and endless curiosity, holding a steadfast belief that playfulness can tackle society's most wicked challenges and inspire change on every level.
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Playful panel
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Debate: Design needs a saviour
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Panel: You can ask that!
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What we thought we knew, what we now know
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The Outlook