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Dyslexic Design Thinking

Gil Gershoni explores the benefits of applying the dyslexic mindset to creative problem-solving

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Virtual Salon Series

The Bigger Picture With Amazing Dyslexics

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San Francisco Magazine Party

Gershoni Creative and San Francisco magazine celebrate the city’s most stylish individuals

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Medium Article

Embracing Dyslexia? It’s as Easy as 1, 3, 2.

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Medium Article

What is Dyslexic Design Thinking?

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Graphic Content

An exclusive salon series for Bay Area designers, co-presented with AIGA SF

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No Show

A salon series bringing together thought-leaders to spark fresh perspectives

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Medium Article

The Power of Visualizing as a Tool for Creativity

An abstract collage of colorful shapes, black ink and Gil Gershoni's face, representing the process of visualization.

First:Person Series

Episode 3 :: What's in a color?

A white card reads, "Which color is more energetic?" Below are 3 circles in red, yellow and blue.

South By Southwest

Gil Gershoni and April Durrett introduce Austin's annual conference to Dyslexic Design Thinking

Portrait of Gil Gershoni and April Durrett for their lecture on Dyslexic Design Thinking at South By Southwest.

Medium Article

Solve Team Work-From-Home Stress with Dyslexic Design Thinking

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Quarantunes

Hear what it sounds like when our studio shelters in your place

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The Dyslexic Experience Salon

A salon series dedicated to the unique advantages of the dyslexic mindset

Contemporary Jewish Museum

Are We There Yet?: 5,000 years of answering questions with questions

Poster from the museum exhibit Are We There Yet? at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, curated by Gil Gershoni and Ken Goldberg.

Medium Article

I Was Always Told My Dyslexia Was a Disability. Then I Developed a Relationship With It.

Wall in the offices of Gershoni Creative covered in papers that read, "i am me!" "read between the clues" and "fuck feelings.

No Show

Trend :: Ritual (Session 1): Conversation on the Human Experience

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Medium Article

How Leading With Neurodiversity Improves the Workplace Dance

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Medium Article

The Truth About Big-Picture Thinkers

Distorted photograph of Gil Gershoni taken in a mirror.

Quarantunes, Vol. 2

Working From the Far: Afropop, vocal jazz and indie rock—oh my

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No Show

Trend :: Attraction: Conversation on the Human Experience

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Getty Images + Wired Brand Lab

An interactive conversation exploring the future of the image

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First:Person Series

Episode 2 :: What should be simplified?

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Toast & Jam

An evening of music, wine & damn-fine folk

A woman in a black dress with a pattern of peaches sings alongside a big brass band.

Wired Magazine

How Technology Helped Me Cheat Dyslexia

Mock-up of a cellphone browser opened to a Wired article titled, "How Technology Helped Me Cheat Dyslexia."

California College of the Arts

Neurodiversity: Dyslexia, Art and Robots

Banner for Gil Gershoni's lecture, Neurodiversity: Dyslexia, Art and Robots, with UC Berkeley professor Ken Goldberg.

Talking While High

A conversation series exploring topics of artistic and social importance

No Show

Trend :: Nourishment: Conversation on the Human Experience

A group of people standing in a circle in Gershoni's Dome as part of the No Show salon series.

First:Person Series

Episode 4 :: What is attractive?

Amy Gershoni interviews two men. They look like they are deep in thought.

Quarantunes, Vol. 7

Sky So Big: A little ol’ playlist for Big Sky Country

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First:Person Series

Episode 1 :: What is a brand?

Amy Gershoni interviews a woman wearing an all-black outfit.

Medium Article

Dyslexic Entrepreneurs Are Successful By Any Measure. It's All in the Way We Think.

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Quarantunes, Vol. 3

Party-in-Place: Because the '80s weren't enough as it is

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AdForum

Amy Gershoni & How to Inspire the Next Gen of Female Leaders

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No Show

Trend :: Belonging: Conversation on the Human Experience

A man in a dark suit and a woman in a green dress engage in a serious conversation as part of the No Show salon.

From Disability to Disruption

A new approach to design for UC Berkeley Engineering

Gil Gershoni giving a lecture to a group of UC Berkeley Engineering students. He is wearing a blue suit jacket and jeans.

The Bold Italic

Magazine launch party and pop-up shop

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Quarantunes, Vol. 5

Dedicated to the Ones I Love: Disco ball not included

Blue vinyl record cover with a red rollerskate on the front. In 70s lettering, it reads, "Dedicated to the Ones I Love."

Quarantunes, Vol. 1

LoFi-G: Chill beats for working—or studying, or baking

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Gala Vernissage

Annual fête benefitting San Francisco Art Institute student-artists

Quarantunes, Vol. 12

Running on a Dream: Find your work(out)-from-home rhythm

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No Show

Trend :: Creation: Conversation on the Human Experience

Group of seated people engaged in conversation in Gershoni's Dome as part of the No Show salon series.

Quarantunes, Vol. 11

Keep Calm and Cook On: Spicy tunes to bring out your inner home chef

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Digiday

"I'm Just Wired Differently": Why Advertising Seems to Have So Many People With Dyslexia

Mock-up of a DigiDay article titled "I'm just wired differently: Why advertising seems to have so many people with dyslexia."

No Show

Trend :: Purpose: Conversation on the Human Experience

A man in a light shirt speaks animatedly with Amy Gershoni, whose back is turned toward the camera, at the No Show salon.

Quarantunes, Vol. 9

Pop Escape: Free Britney and go Gaga

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50/50

The past, present and future of women and power, hosted by Amy Gershoni and Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Webby awards co-founder Tiffany Shlain

Quarantunes, Vol. 4

The Only Prescription: Punk rock for moshing alone in your room

Yellow and purple cassette tape with a punk woman on the front. Text on the side reads, "The Only Prescription."

Dome Obscura

Transforming a century-old San Francisco landmark dome into a pinhole camera

One of the walls of Gershoni Creative with a photograph of a cityscape projected onto the walls and ceiling.

SF Design Week

An Evening of Wine, Dyslexic Design Thinking and a Tour of Gershoni Creative

No Show

Trend :: Ritual (Session 2): Conversation on the Human Experience

Group of seated people engaged in conversation in Gershoni's Dome as part of the No Show salon series.

Quarantunes, Vol. 6

It's Only Temporary: The antidote for a life on repeat

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AdForum

Gershoni Creative Co-Founder Gil Gershoni Talks Culture & Success

Screengrab from an AdForm interview with Gil Gershoni. He is wearing a dark suit and eyeglasses.

Quarantunes, Vol. 8

Dirty Dirty: It’s self-explanatory

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Quarantunes, Vol. 10

Daydreamer: Endless summer vibes

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