Brendan Kearns

Brendan Kearns is a renowned designer and author with over 15 years of experience working with creative teams worldwide. He has held senior positions at Silicon Valley giants such as Google, Twitter, and InVision, as well as digital and creative studios across Australia, Europe, and the US. Brendan founded RIVAL, a design lab focused on evolving disruptive ideas, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. 

In his first book, Everything is a Prototype, Brendan challenges the stigma associated with mistakes and introduces a new framework for original thinking. He argues that making mistakes is not only normal but a secret of genius when done deliberately. The book offers a blueprint for using these essential elements in the creative process and innovation, illustrating how experimentation is the critical ingredient for brilliance.