We work with leaders and organizations to co-design
positive, profound, and regenerative transformations.

Banner image with single raindrop

Reflections on Sea Changes

Category Archives: Design

Redefining Design | AIGA Fellow Interview

By Lauralee Alben | Published March 1, 2024

Frames from a short film introducing the Sea Change Design Institute founded by Lauralee Alben. Lauralee Alben is now part of a remarkable circle of design luminaries recognized as AIGA Fellows. Bonnie DeVarco’s astute and insightful interview covers the arc of Lauralee’s career and the pinnacle moments that shaped the soul of her life’s work.

Also posted in Design Consciousness, Evolutionary Potential, Transformation | | Tagged AIGA, Design Being, Design Consciousness | Comments Off

Design Mastery

By Lauralee Alben | Published June 17, 2019

When I think of teaching graphic design at Ravensbourne, my thoughts often turn to Geoff White. I remember the moment he gave me an exquisite, original woodblock print of a samurai.

Also posted in Creativity, Design Consciousness, Education, Humanity, Transformation | | Tagged Bushidō Code, Design Warrior, Geoff White, Ravensbourne, Samurai, Swiss Design | Comments Off

Loving the mystery: Mary Oliver’s legacy

By Lauralee Alben | Published January 22, 2019

I’ve been reflecting deeply on Mary Oliver’s love and mastery of the art of questioning — everything.

Also posted in Design Consciousness, Humanity, Intention, Nature, Poetry, Spirituality | | Tagged design, Life, Mary Oliver, Mystery, Questions | Comments Off

Signs of Hope

By Lauralee Alben | Published September 28, 2017

It’s curious how the arc of one life can shape the arc of another. In the blink of an eye. And so it happened with Malcolm Grear’s design career and his influence on mine. As a sophomore graphic design student at RISD, I was fascinated with Malcolm’s teaching and his professional work. I grew to […]

Also posted in Creativity, Education, Humanity, Transformation | | Tagged environmental design, Malcolm Grear, RISD, signage | Comments Off

Born to create | Part 5: Wisdom

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creativity sources from our souls. This unifying spirit is always flowing. Design with it for the highest good. Its intention is to co-evolve us.

Also posted in Creativity, Evolutionary Potential, Humanity, Poetry, Spirituality | | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off

Born to create | Part 4: Care

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creative commitments. Who are we becoming? Each and every one of us is a designer. As designers, we are life-givers, caring for the questions that ensure the viability of our future. Our legacy is dependent on how we create the present.

Also posted in Business, Creativity, Evolutionary Potential, Humanity, The Great Transition, Transformation | | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off

Born to create | Part 3: Connect

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creative acts. What are we designing? Everyone is a designer. As designers, we can connect this multi-varied world into one interdependent whole. This numinous nexus is where our rich and diverse sensibilities, skills, and streams merge—and emerge into form and motion.

Also posted in Business, Creativity, Humanity, The Great Transition | | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off

Born to create | Part 2: Source

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

Creative inspiration. Where does it originate? From a Sea Change Design perspective, we are all designers. As designers, we are vision-seekers, summoning transformative resolutions and revelations.

Also posted in Business, Creativity, The Great Transition, Transformation | | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off

Born to create | Part 1: Life

By Lauralee Alben | Published November 14, 2016

During this great climax of our time, creativity is essential—if we are to resolve the pressing issues that define whether our way of life evolves or dissolves.

Also posted in Business, Creativity, Humanity, The Great Transition, Transformation | | Tagged #BornToCreate, creativity, design, Lauralee Alben | Comments Off