Scott Dadich

Scott Dadich

Keynote Speaker: Editor-in-Chief of WIRED, Founder of GDP, Award-Winning Designer

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Scott Dadich Biography

Scott Dadich was named editor-in-chief of "WIRED" in November 2012, having previously served the brand as creative director from 2006 to 2010. During his initial tenure, he led the magazine to three consecutive National Magazine Awards in Design and oversaw the development of "WIRED’s" groundbreaking iPad app. From 2010 to 2012, he was vice president, Editorial Platforms and Design, for Condé Nast.

During his leadership as editor-in-chief, Dadich spearheaded the launch of "WIRED's" first-ever design retreat, "WIRED by Design," held at George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch. He secured an exclusive interview and photo shoot with Edward Snowden and collaborated on special issues with Bill Gates and filmmakers Christopher Nolan and J.J. Abrams. Under his direction, "WIRED.com" saw a significant increase in traffic, growing by 42%, and the platform was recognized with multiple awards, including eight Webby Awards and 23 Society of Publication Designers medals.

After leaving "WIRED" in 2016, Dadich co-founded Godfrey Dadich Partners (GDP), where he serves as CEO. His work continues to be highly regarded, accumulating over 100 national design and editorial awards. Furthermore, Dadich actively contributes to the discourse on "experience design," advocating for seamless digital experiences that integrate smoothly into everyday life. He continues to serve on the board of directors for the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME), the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Design Council, and the People's Portfolio.

Dadich graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He resides in San Francisco, where he is also known for his strategic thinking and innovation in technology design.

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Scott Dadich Speaking Topics

The Future of Technology

In this presentation, Dadich discusses in detail the new discipline of “experience design.” We're entering a new era, one in which designers create experiences centering not only on physical objects but on the fabric of digital information that surrounds us. That's the next great challenge for design: weaving the threads of time, of technology, information, and access seamlessly and elegantly into our everyday lives. When a social network automatically checks us into a location, or cashiers can suggest new products based on our purchase history, or our connected TV calls up our favorite shows when we walk into the living room, it may seem like magic. But these are carefully designed experiences, they simply appear invisible.

The Wrong Theory

For the past 30 years, the field of technology design has been on an industry-wide march toward more seamless experiences, more delightful products, more leverage over the world around us. Look at our computers: beige and boxy desktop machines gave way to bright and colorful iMacs, which gave way to sleek and sexy laptops, which gave way to addictively touchable smartphones. It's hard not to look back at this timeline and see it as a great story of human progress; we have created a world where beautifully constructed tech is more powerful and more accessible than ever before. It is also more consistent. That's why all smartphones now look basically the same—gleaming black glass with handsomely cambered edges. Google, Apple, and Microsoft all use clean, sans-serif typefaces in their respective software. After years of experimentation, we have figured out what people like and settled on some rules. Today is an important and exciting moment in the design of our technologies. We have figured out the rules of creating sleek sophistication. We know, more or less, how to get it right. Now, we need a shift in perspective that allows us to move forward. Scott Dadich calls this shift “The Wrong Theory”, and in a fascinating and provocative presentation argues that the future of design is centered in making decisions counter to widely accepted convention.

Designing the Future

We're entering a new era, one in which designers create experiences centering not only on physical objects but on the fabric of digital information that surrounds us. That's the next great challenge for design: weaving the threads of time, of technology, information and access seamlessly and elegantly into our everyday lives. When a social network automatically checks us into a location, or cashiers can suggest new products based on our purchase history, or our connected TV calls up our favorite shows when we walk into the living room, it may seem like magic. But these are carefully designed experiences, they simply appear invisible. Scott Dadich takes you on a fascinating journey into the future of entertwining technologies, designs and behaviors that bring incredible change and capture our imagination.

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What topics does Scott Dadich speak about?

Scott Dadich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Technology, Creativity, Futurism and E-Commerce.

Where does Scott Dadich travel from?

Scott Dadich generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Scott Dadich?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Dadich for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Scott Dadich for your next private or corporate function.

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Scott Dadich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Marketing, Technology and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott Dadich for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Scott Dadich generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joe Sabia, Jeffrey Kluger and Ray Kurzweil. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott Dadich for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Scott Dadich Speaking Topics

  • The Future of Technology

    In this presentation, Dadich discusses in detail the new discipline of “experience design.” We're entering a new era, one in which designers create experiences centering not only on physical objects but on the fabric of digital information that surrounds us. That's the next great challenge for design: weaving the threads of time, of technology, information, and access seamlessly and elegantly into our everyday lives. When a social network automatically checks us into a location, or cashiers can suggest new products based on our purchase history, or our connected TV calls up our favorite shows when we walk into the living room, it may seem like magic. But these are carefully designed experiences, they simply appear invisible.

  • The Wrong Theory

    For the past 30 years, the field of technology design has been on an industry-wide march toward more seamless experiences, more delightful products, more leverage over the world around us. Look at our computers: beige and boxy desktop machines gave way to bright and colorful iMacs, which gave way to sleek and sexy laptops, which gave way to addictively touchable smartphones. It's hard not to look back at this timeline and see it as a great story of human progress; we have created a world where beautifully constructed tech is more powerful and more accessible than ever before. It is also more consistent. That's why all smartphones now look basically the same—gleaming black glass with handsomely cambered edges. Google, Apple, and Microsoft all use clean, sans-serif typefaces in their respective software. After years of experimentation, we have figured out what people like and settled on some rules. Today is an important and exciting moment in the design of our technologies. We have figured out the rules of creating sleek sophistication. We know, more or less, how to get it right. Now, we need a shift in perspective that allows us to move forward. Scott Dadich calls this shift “The Wrong Theory”, and in a fascinating and provocative presentation argues that the future of design is centered in making decisions counter to widely accepted convention.

  • Designing the Future

    We're entering a new era, one in which designers create experiences centering not only on physical objects but on the fabric of digital information that surrounds us. That's the next great challenge for design: weaving the threads of time, of technology, information and access seamlessly and elegantly into our everyday lives. When a social network automatically checks us into a location, or cashiers can suggest new products based on our purchase history, or our connected TV calls up our favorite shows when we walk into the living room, it may seem like magic. But these are carefully designed experiences, they simply appear invisible. Scott Dadich takes you on a fascinating journey into the future of entertwining technologies, designs and behaviors that bring incredible change and capture our imagination.

  • How do I book Scott Dadich to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Scott Dadich for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Scott Dadich, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Scott Dadich or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Scott Dadich for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Scott Dadich, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Dadich, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Scott Dadich speak about?

    Scott Dadich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Technology, Creativity, Futurism and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Scott Dadich travel from?

    Scott Dadich generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Scott Dadich?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Dadich for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Scott Dadich for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Scott Dadich or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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