SPEAKING & KEYNOTES

Ignite Curiosity in Your Audience

Keynotes and interactive sessions that inspire audiences to embrace curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of discovery.

QUESTION NO. SPK-2024-01

How do we inspire people to embrace uncertainty and think differently?

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What We Bring to Your Event

We don't just talk about creativity—we create experiences that transform how people think and work.

Inspiring Stories

Real projects from our practice—from 100,000+ face shields to 100 unique lamp designs—that demonstrate the power of curiosity-driven making.

Actionable Frameworks

Audiences leave with concrete tools they can apply immediately. The Creative Discovery Method translates across industries and contexts.

Interactive Engagement

We create moments of hands-on discovery within our presentations. Your audience doesn't just listen—they experience the method.

Stephanie and Isaac brought an energy to our conference that rippled through every session that followed. They don't just inspire, they transform how people see possibility.
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Keynote Topics

Each presentation can be customized to your audience and context

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The Creative Discovery Method

A framework for navigating uncertainty through making, experimentation, and curiosity-driven exploration.

45-60 min keynote
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Making as Thinking

Why physical prototyping changes how you think about problems—and how to bring this approach to your organization.

45-60 min keynote
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Embracing Creative Failure

How to build a culture that sees failure as progress and unexpected results as opportunities.

45-60 min keynote
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From Curiosity to Innovation

A journey through real projects that started with impossible questions and led to unexpected breakthroughs.

45-60 min keynote

Past Engagements

From museums to universities to corporate stages

Workshop Formats

Go beyond the keynote with hands-on experiences

Interactive Keynote + Workshop

Half-day (3-4 hours)

Keynote followed by hands-on making session where participants apply the Creative Discovery Method to their own challenges.

Creative Discovery Sprint

Full-day (6-8 hours)

Deep dive into the method with multiple iteration cycles. Teams prototype solutions to real organizational challenges.

Multi-Day Intensive

2-5 days

Extended engagement for teams ready to transform how they approach innovation and problem-solving.

Stephanie and Isaac Budmen

Your Speakers

Stephanie & Isaac Budmen

Inventors, designers, artists and educators who have presented at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard, NYU, SXSW, and dozens of other venues worldwide.

Learn About Us

Who We Speak To

Conference & Events

  • → Design and innovation conferences
  • → Education summits
  • → Maker and STEM events
  • → Leadership retreats
  • → Corporate off-sites

Organizations

  • → Museums and cultural institutions
  • → Universities and schools
  • → Corporate innovation teams
  • → Non-profits and foundations
  • → Government agencies

Book Us for Your Event

Ready to bring the Creative Discovery Method to your audience? Let's talk about how we can create an unforgettable experience for your event.

Booking Information

Location

Based in Syracuse, New York. Available for travel worldwide.

Lead Time

We recommend booking 4-8 weeks in advance for keynotes, 2-3 months for workshops.

Customization

All presentations are tailored to your audience, industry, and objectives.