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Kevin Bethune
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Best-selling Author, Reimagining Design + Nonlinear (The MIT Press) | dreams • design + life | Television Presenter, America ByDesign | The Curious 100 Honoree - The Eames Institute

www.kevinbethune.com
Yesterday, Ep. 7 (Season 4) of America ByDesign aired showcasing an assortment of projects from across the country.

I had the great honor of presenting Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters' site in Atlanta, Georgia ... designed by BLUR Workshop. Check it out!

WATCH here :
youtu.be/NgtAmwGkpAI?...
[FULL EPISODE] America ByDesign: Season 4 | Episode 7
YouTube video by ByDesign TV
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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The editors of @designobserver.com have curated a wonderful collection of books to help readers become happier, more authentic and connected versions of themselves, including "Nonlinear" by @kevinbethune.com! Check out their list: #design
Editor Picks: The best books for designing a better life
From vision to voice.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Check out America ByDesign TV, Season 4 - Episode 6!

Among all these cool projects, I had the privilege of presenting the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chroma Modern eye clinic in Ft. Worth, TX, with my segments being directed by the wonderful Mary Mercado.

youtu.be/IWkhw82CFAE?...

Enjoy!
[FULL EPISODE] America ByDesign: Season 4 | Episode 6
YouTube video by ByDesign TV
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
What design ingredients are you using to shape a new experience?

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www.kevinbethune.com/nonlinear

Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction (@mitpress.bsky.social)

Available NOW at your favorite bookseller of choice.
August 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
6 years of writing ... 2 published books ... 100's of engaged audiences ... 1000's of curious readers around the world, building their creative confidence and problem-solving intuition.

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P.S. - If these books have resonated with you, please leave a positive review. 🙏🏽❤️
August 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction @mitpress.bsky.social
Available in hardcopy & e-book at your favorite bookseller of choice.
July 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tap in ...
www.kevinbethune.com/nonlinear

Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction (@mitpress)

Available in hardcopy & e-book at your favorite bookseller.
July 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In Episode 8 (Season 3) of America ByDesign, I had the privilege of covering Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s recent expansion.

Check it out!

youtu.be/SevSrM4Fmis?...

ByDesign TV CBS #design #architecture
[FULL EPISODE] America ByDesign: Season 3 | Episode 8
YouTube video by ByDesign TV
youtu.be
July 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Grateful for a 2nd opportunity to speak to my friend Philip McKenzie, host of The Deep Dive podcast.

We enjoyed an intuitive conversation discussing my 2nd book, Nonlinear (@mitpress.bsky.social)

Spotify 🔊 open.spotify.com/episode/09SX...

Apple Podcast 🔊 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
June 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A welcome snippet describing my recent onboarding as a new cast member on America ByDesign on CBS! Special thanks to the ByDesign team!

Full convo here:
youtu.be/FLwVkXuMc44?...

See the announcement on ByDesign's site:
www.bydesign.global

P.S. - Nonlinear (@mitpress) gets a shout out too!
June 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
After a journey of zigs & zags, curiosity has always been my defining thread ... there was something to codify in these 2 books.

Available NOW / @mitpress.bsky.social:
kevinbethune.com/nonlinear
kevinbethune.com/reimagining-design

With gratitude, k.g.b.
June 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Friends,

My "Unlocking Strategic Innovation through Effective Design Leadership" course on Maven is now open for enrollment! Join cohort 5 for a fast paced 2-week hybrid learning experience aimed to open your creative aperture!

Cohort #5 - June 30th - July 12th!
maven.com/kevin-bethun...
June 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction (@mitpress)

A book to elevate your creative intuition … for designers and non-designers alike, who are navigating an increasingly multidisciplinary world.

kevinbethune.com/nonlinear
June 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Nonlinear made an epic stop in SF for Figma's Config 2025.
May 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It’s official! 🙏🏽❤️🥹📺✨
May 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Friends,

I'm sitting on a rather exciting announcement ... I'm just waiting for the "ink to dry". 🥹🫣😅

#staytuned ... ByDesign TV
May 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Hi friends,

LIMITED seats! ... join us for the 4th cohort of my virtual course on Maven, "Unlocking Strategic Innovation through Effective Design Leadership"

REGISTER - (Apr. 28 kickoff - May 10th):
maven.com/kevin-bethun...
(use code: MAVEN10 for a 10% discount)

See you in class! - k.g.b.
April 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Eye of the tiger ✨

Rapid sketch in procreate.
April 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hi friends,

LIMITED seats! ... join us for the 4th cohort of my virtual course on Maven, "Unlocking Strategic Innovation through Effective Design Leadership"

REGISTER - (Apr. 28 kickoff - May 10th):
maven.com/kevin-bethun...
(use code: MAVEN10 for a 10% discount)

See you in class! - k.g.b.
April 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Design: The Key to Unlocking Meaningful Innovation!

We need to comprehend #design ’s complexities and nuances as we navigate that forest of ambiguity in pursuit of unlocking meaningful #innovation

Great read by @kevinbethune.com!

www.linkedin.com/posts/kumli_...
April 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This weekend, I had the privilege of joining my fellow honorees for the Curious 100 celebration at the Eames Archives (Eames Institute).

Learn more about The Curious 100:
www.eamesinstitute.org/curious-100/...

P.S. - yes, that's a metal cast Eames Lounge Chair I'm sitting on ❤️
April 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My "Unlocking Strategic Innovation through Effective Design Leadership" course on Maven is now open for enrollment! Join cohort #4 for a fast paced 2-week hybrid learning experience aimed to open your creative aperture!

REGISTER:
maven.com/kevin-bethun...
(Use code "MAVEN10" for a 10% discount)
April 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A spring break for the record books ...

Had the pleasure of experiencing Japan's wonders through the lens of my wife and son's first time to Tokyo & Kyoto, and especially during sakara season.

Travel breeds special manifestations of curiosity, growth and perspective.
April 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In case you missed it …

Last week’s Print Magazine book club with the wonderful Debbie Millman - featuring Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction (The MIT Press) with yours truly 🙏🏽❤️🥹

WATCH here:
www.printmag.com/book-club/no...
Navigate Ambiguity With an Open Aperture: Book Club Recap With Kevin Bethune – PRINT Magazine
"Nonlinear does not need to mean divorcing yourself from the deadlines. This is about a parallel path around exploration," says Kevin Bethune. Register to watch the recording of our March Book Club.
www.printmag.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Inspiring rendezvous with my friend and mentor @johnmaeda.bsky.social in Los Angeles. 🙏🏽❤️✨
March 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM