As a co-founder and principal of design and innovation company Artefact, Rob Girling is responsible for setting the company’s strategy and vision: to create a world we all want to live in – today and tomorrow. Rob’s design career spans some of the leading agencies and design brands in the world, such as Apple, Microsoft, IDEO and Sony. Rob obtained his Masters degree in Interaction Design from the Royal College of Art in London, graduating with distinction. He is a recognized thought leader who has shared his point of view on the role of design in driving positive change at conferences around the world, including SXSW, IxDA, World Forum for Democracy, DMI Design Leadership Conference and more.