Dan Read

Head of Brand, Global

Making more courageous futures

Been at IDEO since

December 1, 2017

What you won’t learn from my bio

I am known for my love of dogs, books, and wine—and I prefer to spend time with all three at once.

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I oversee IDEO’s presence, positioning, storytelling, and engagement around the world. Thanks to years working on the consulting side of our business, I have an in-depth understanding of the value we bring, as well as the needs of our clients, our designers, and everyone at the company.

I’m able to make sure that everyone in our ecosystem feels deeply connected and empowered by everything IDEO stands for. 

I bring nearly 20 years of experience designing and making all kinds of things—from multi-billion dollar platforms for blue chip tech clients to invisible museum installations curated in augmented reality, and Instagram videos that sell beer. My career has spanned studios and agencies large and small. My roots as a graphic designer in the newly developing world of “interaction design” set me on a path that would cover user experience and interface design, experiential marketing, 360 marketing campaigns, brand design, and growth and innovation strategy.

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