Design Matters Tokyo | Memos

Design Matters brings on stage brilliant and skilled design practitioners to talk with honesty and passion about their experiences, challenges, successes, and failures. Their mission is to spark up the conversation about the work and the role of digital designers – now and in the future - and to build a global, diverse, and inclusive community where people connect and empower each other.

In June 2023 Emmi Salonen brought the Tokyo audience on a journey of discovery through her Creative Ecosystem model.

Emmi gave a buoyantly special talk on how important it is for us to take pause from work, connect with our personal values and joy are.

Cal Thompson, Headspace VP of Design

Emmi's holistic approach to nurturing creativity is grounded in scientific studies and focuses on building a sustainable creative practice that embraces curiosity and design thinking. Discover how to unlock your full creative potential and foster resilience while achieving a better work-life balance. Whether you're a seasoned creative or just starting out, Emmi's inspiring talk will motivate and empower you to create innovative work while taking care of yourself.

All the pictures of nature and your stories that you shared really sparked a joy

Design Matters Tokyo Attendee

In the Creative Ecosystem workshop that followed Emmi's talk, Le Thi Dieu Hoa and Emmi uncovered processes, practices and rituals that help fuel inspiration across all areas of life. The workshop used prompts, reflection, exercises and discussion within the group.

As I'm taking some steps back to reflect on all the learnings from this conference, I can't help but give a special shoutout to Emmi for her mind-blowing workshop on creativity. She truly stole the show for me! Her insights and techniques have opened up a whole new world of possibilities in my creative process.

Alexandra Mihai

I LOVED it. Was so nice to reflect on my life and focus on myself. Wouldn’t change a thing about the workshop. Loved your calming and authentic energy.

Design Matters Tokyo Attendee

To learn more about the thinking behind Creative Ecosystem, to explore how it might work for you, your team or your university, or to explore a tailored partnership, please get in touch with Emmi.