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

Dyslexic Design Thinking

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The Bigger Picture With Amazing Dyslexics

Virtual Salon Series

Fourteen people posing for a photo in Gershoni's Dome for the Graphic Content salon series, co-hosted by AIGA SF.

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

Graphic Content

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What is Dyslexic Design Thinking?

Medium Article

A saturated red photograph of the snack table from No Show: Nourishment salon. Each reads, "Unwrap nourishment."

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

No Show

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

The Power of Visualizing as a Tool for Creativity

Medium Article

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Episode 3 :: What's in a color?

First:Person Series

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

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

South By Southwest

Screenshot of 4 Gershoni team members holding random objects to the camera as part of the Creative Intervention series.

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

Medium Article

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

Quarantunes

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

The Dyslexic Experience Salon

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

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

Contemporary Jewish Museum

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

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

Medium Article

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

No Show

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How Leading With Neurodiversity Improves the Workplace Dance

Medium Article

Distorted photograph of Gil Gershoni taken in a mirror.

The Truth About Big-Picture Thinkers

Medium Article

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 2

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Trend :: Attraction: Conversation on the Human Experience

No Show

A television screen with 3 identical photos of a man wearing an EEG cap used for measuring brain waves.

An interactive conversation exploring the future of the image

Getty Images + Wired Brand Lab

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Episode 2 :: What should be simplified?

First:Person Series

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

An evening of music, wine & damn-fine folk

Toast & Jam

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

How Technology Helped Me Cheat Dyslexia

Wired Magazine

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

Neurodiversity: Dyslexia, Art and Robots

California College of the Arts

A light-skinned hands holds a handful of buttons with affirmations like, "Being present" and "Connecting things."

A conversation series exploring topics of artistic and social importance

Talking While High

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

Trend :: Nourishment: Conversation on the Human Experience

No Show

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

Episode 4 :: What is attractive?

First:Person Series

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 7

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

Episode 1 :: What is a brand?

First:Person Series

An illustration of a night sky with drawings meant to look like constellations, including a hamburger and a smiley-face.

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

Medium Article

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 3

Screengrab from an AdForm interview with Amy Gershoni. She has short, dark hair and red lipstick.

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

AdForum

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.

Trend :: Belonging: Conversation on the Human Experience

No Show

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

A new approach to design for UC Berkeley Engineering

From Disability to Disruption

A person in a pink and green bird costume poses in a dark room for the launch of the Bold Italic.

Magazine launch party and pop-up shop

The Bold Italic

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

Dedicated to the Ones I Love: Disco ball not included

Quarantunes, Vol. 5

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 1

A pink welcome sign for the San Francisco Art Institute gala in the Gershoni Dome.

Annual fête benefitting San Francisco Art Institute student-artists

Gala Vernissage

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 12

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

Trend :: Creation: Conversation on the Human Experience

No Show

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 11

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

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

Digiday

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

Trend :: Purpose: Conversation on the Human Experience

No Show

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Pop Escape: Free Britney and go Gaga

Quarantunes, Vol. 9

A group of white women seated in a circle at Gershoni's 50/50 event for women in power.

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

50/50

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 4

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

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

Dome Obscura

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

SF Design Week

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

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

No Show

A ripped vinyl sleeve with the words, "It's Only Temporary" repeated across the front.

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

Quarantunes, Vol. 6

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

Gershoni Creative Co-Founder Gil Gershoni Talks Culture & Success

AdForum

Neon green vinyl record with a pink sleeve. In plush, cheetah print lettering, it reads, "Dirty Dirty."

Dirty Dirty: It’s self-explanatory

Quarantunes, Vol. 8

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Daydreamer: Endless summer vibes

Quarantunes, Vol. 10