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Harnessing the power of dyslexic thinking

Exploring how dyslexia influences the way we think, create and relate to one another

Dyslexia affects as many as 1 in 5 people, yet its benefits remain shrouded in mystery. With Dyslexic Design Thinking, Gil Gershoni shares how dyslexia offers a heightened advantage, what he calls his “hyper-ability.” Through the lens of his experiences as a creative director and entrepreneur, Gil shows how he transformed a perceived weakness into a strength and explores the steps needed to build awareness and effect change.

Instagram: @dyslexicdesignthinking

Medium: @gilgershoni

For media inquiries and booking information, contact dyslexia@gershoni.com.

Dyslexia Awareness Month

Happy Dyslexia Awareness Month to our community of dyslexics and dyslexia advocates! Dyslexic Design Thinking got an early start on the festivities with an appearance at the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit last month, where founder Gil Gershoni spoke on the topic of “Neurodiversity Unleashed.” If you missed it, not to worry! We’ve got much more in store for the rest of the month, including a podcast livestream with X Games skier Alex Hackel, the debut of our dyslexia style guide and the ongoing Dear Dyslexia: The Postcard Project. As always, if you have something to share, drop us a line at dyslexia@gershoni.com. We love hearing from you!

Special live podcast recording with X Games skier Alex Hackel

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, we had the pleasure of hosting a special live recording of the Dyslexic Design Thinking podcast featuring X Games skier, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Alex Hackel. In an engaging conversation with host Gil Gershoni, Alex shared insights into his medal-winning skiing career, his work with the Swedish production company The Bunch, and the creation of his ski brand 1000 Skis.

The event, streamed live on YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn, gave viewers a unique opportunity to hear Alex’s story of innovation and passion, both on and off the slopes.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting event! Stay tuned for more episodes of Dyslexic Design Thinking.

Follow Dyslexic Design Thinking on Instagram and follow Alex Hackel on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

October Events

Talks Events Stanford

Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. PDT

Stanford Neurodiversity Summit 2024

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Talks Events IDA FL

Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. EDT

International Dyslexia Association Florida Branch Conference

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Thursday, Oct. 24

Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium at Montana State University

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Tuesday, October 29 at 11:15 a.m. EDT

Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Collaborative National Conference

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Podcast

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Dyslexic Design Thinking Podcast

All Roads Lead to Education with Jeffrey Conger

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Flourishing in the Life Sciences with David Lucchino

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The Mystery and Majesty of Words with Sally Gardner

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The Importance of Being Able with Aaron Wolf

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Moving the Arts Forward with Sara Fenske Bahat

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The Cinematographer's Eye with Jake Swantko

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Flipping the Script on Acting with Lloyd Everitt

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Diversity in the Corporate Mind with Stu Shader

Exhibitions

Dyslexic Style Guide

Exhibition

Dyslexic Style Guide

OCTOBER 2024

NEW RELEASE to celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month 2024 – a style guide for the neurodivergent & neurocurious

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Dear Dyslexia Postcard Project

Exhibition

Dear Dyslexia Postcard Project

ONGOING

Young people worldwide redefine dyslexia in postcard artwork highlighting their experiences of creativity and struggle

Put your stamp on it
Dyslexic Dictionary

Exhibition

Dyslexic Dictionary

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2022

Nine dyslexic artists were commissioned to produce a creative response to a word, phrase or idea that highlights how their minds experience language.

Get the word
Dyslexia: Beautiful Minds, London

Exhibition

Dyslexia: Beautiful Minds, London

AUGUST 2021

Part of Inside Out: The People’s Art Project, featuring portraits of dyslexics who embrace their difference and embody dyslexic strengths

View the installation
Dyslexia: Beautiful Minds, San Francisco

Exhibition

Dyslexia: Beautiful Minds, San Francisco

JULY 2024

The San Francisco edition of a global public art project featuring hundreds of portraits of individuals with dyslexia

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Articles

Stay current with the latest posts from Gil and Dyslexic Design Thinking. In this ongoing series, Gil explores different aspects of the dyslexic experience, from highlighting its unique benefits to building neurodiverse teams to leaning into the dyslexic mind-set to achieve professional success.

Virtual Salon

The Bigger Picture with Amazing Dyslexics

A conversation on divergent thinking across industries, presented by Gershoni Creative and “The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and the Jobs They Do” by Kate Power and Kathy Forsyth.

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Episode 11: Embracing Dyslexia

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Episode 10: The Dyslexic Aesthetic

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Episode 9: Uncover Dyslexia's Role in Science

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Episode 8: Learning to Dance with Your Dyslexia

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Episode 7: Building Lasting Communities Through Dyslexia

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Episode 6: How Dyslexia Teaches Us Empathy

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Episode 5: Embodying Dyslexia in Art, Architecture and Design

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Episode 4: Unlocking Creativity with Dyslexia

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Episode 3: Dyslexia and the Future of Education

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Episode 2: The Power of Visualization as a Tool for Creativity

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Episode 1: From Disability to Hyper-Ability

Talks & Events

Gil frequently speaks to audiences around the country on how dyslexia has influenced his 25-year career as a creative director. Festivals, schools and business groups have all benefited from his interactive approach, which weaves firsthand experience, storytelling, science and audience Q&A into a compelling session.

For media inquiries and booking information, contact dyslexia@gershoni.com.

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California College of the Arts

Neurodiversity: Dyslexia, Art and Robots

Press

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About Gil Gershoni

Gil Gershoni is the founder and creative director of Gershoni Creative Agency in San Francisco and Dallas. For more than two decades, Gil has worked with clients like Google, Apple, Deloitte, Patrón, San Francisco Art Institute, BBC and Nike, and he has presented at the Whitney Biennial, Sundance Film Festival, South by Southwest, Vancouver Institute of Media Arts, Contemporary Jewish Museum and San Francisco Design Week. He also serves as a senior advisor to UC Berkeley’s Center for New Media and frequently consults with national design schools on design and new media curriculum. Gil is an advocate for the reframing of dyslexia as a hyper-ability and regularly speaks on neurodiversity’s influence on design thinking.

Learn more about speaking engagements.

Instagram: @dyslexicdesignthinking

Medium: @gilgershoni

For media inquiries and booking information, contact dyslexia@gershoni.com.

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