The first Spring 2007 Silicon Valley speaker series discussion will surround the creative entrepreneurial process. Learn about how creativity in design can be leveraged into a business, and about the growing markets for creativity throughout the world.

The talk will be followed by a wine reception.

About David Law

David founded Speck Design in 1996, and was involved as a designer and manager on multiple projects ranging from notebook computers for Apple computer to medical projects for Medtronic. David brings an integrated Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design background to these projects. David helped spin-off of a couple of companies including. SimpleDevices (www.simpledevices.com) which created ground breaking connected devices for home and car entertainment. SimpleDevices was acquired by Universal Electronics in Oct. of 2004. Reason Products- Which had patented technology in cable management and telephone headsets and was an OEM supplier for Motorola.

Born and raised in Scotland, he pursued a degree in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering at the University of London. He turned to Glasgow University to gain a first class honors degree in Product Design Engineering, a program which combines Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering. On leaving University, he joined Sanko Gosei, a Japanese Manufacturer based in England as an Injection Mould Tool Designer. He then moved to the US and joined IDEO Product Development, based in Palo Alto. His several utility patents include one of the first major commercial uses of Memory Metal (shape-memory alloy). David has lectured in the Engineering Program over at Stanford and has taught creativity course and design courses for students at Stanford since 1996. Presently David founded and is a major shareholder in the following companies. Speck Product Design (www.speckdesign.com). Speck Design a product design consultancy is committed to the success of our Customers. Our designers strive to invent meaningful designs that resonate with our customer’s customer. Our engineers work meticulously and efficiently to realize the intent of the design. Whether production is in Asia or in North America, Speck can manage the design and manufacturing process until the product hits the shelves. Ultimately, our goal is to be the most appreciated design firm in the world by our customers. Speck Shanghai (www.speckdesign.cn) Speck Shanghai is a design consultancy which is a wholly owned foreign enterprise based in Shanghai, China. The office in Shanghai works closely with word-class manufacturers in China to provide seamless design to manufacturing transitions, competitive quotes and turn-key manufacturing, for clients in the US and around the world. OPENtalent (www.cadtalent.com) OPENtalent serves to break down employment barriers in niche industries and is supported by targeted advertisers. CADtalent and its family of Open Source job boards are headquartered in San Francisco, CA. CADtalent is owned and operated by OPENtalent, Inc. Made Products (www.madeproduct.com) Made creates unique and differentiated digital camera accessories and partners with major brands around the world to bring these to market. Currently Made is working with Nikon, Kodak and Fuji. In addition Made create Camera Armor its own brand (www.cameraarmor.com) which creates and markets innovative accessories for digital SLR cameras. Speck Products (www.speckproducts.com) Founded in 2001 Speck Products (Palo Alto, CA) has become a market leader in the iPod, cell phone, satellite radio and electronic accessory category. Since the first product release at Mac World 2001, Speck has released in excess of 150 SKU’s. Selling spirited, fun and unique products, Speck continues to be a category champion with a proactive approach and focus toward innovation, lifestyle, design and fashion. Speck's line of products can be found worldwide at Apple retail stores and at most major electronics dealers.

Presentation given by David Law of Speck Design On "Design and Creativity" (PDF 524KB)