Psychedelics Design
Online Conference
APRIL 11, 2024
Psychedelics as a Catalyst for Regenerative Futures & Design as a Supportive Tool
exclusively with
Artwork by Agnes Jonas
7 SPEAKERS / 4 KEYNOTES / 1 PANEL / 1 VIDEO POST CONFERENCE
Perspectives & Insights
Join us in an exploration of the intersection between psychedelics and design, where we explore their potential to catalyze regenerative futures.
Explore how design can serve as a powerful tool to support these visions, offering innovative solutions and frameworks.
Meet the Speakers
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Founder of Rojkind Arquitectos
Michel Rojkind (Mexico City, 1969) studied Architecture and Urban Planning at the Universidad Iberoamericana (1989-1994). He has been a guest lecturer at IACC in Barcelona, as well as at SCI-ARC, UPenn, and Harvard in the United States. Additionally, he has been a member of the National Academy of Architecture and the National System of Creators (FONCA). Rojkind has served as a jury member in various international awards and competitions and has given lectures around the world.
In 2002, he founded Rojkind Arquitectos, a creative studio focusing on design, business tactics, and experiential innovation processes based in Mexico City. The studio specializes in the design of urban strategies and architectural solutions, turning contemporary challenges into design opportunities. Rojkind collaborates with experts from various professional fields, developing personalized experiences for each client and user.
In 2005, Rojkind Arquitectos was selected by Architectural Record’s "Design Vanguard" as one of the top 10 international firms of the year. Notable projects in Mexico include the Chocolate Museum (2007), Cineteca Nacional of the 21st Century (2012), Mercado Roma (2014), HighPark (2015), the Philharmonic House in Boca del Río: Foro Boca (2017), and The Ledger in Bentonville, Arkansas (2022).
Rojkind has been featured in numerous international books and magazines, including The New York Times, Wallpaper, Architectural League of New York, Architectural Digest, Líderes Mexicanos, and Forbes, among others. In 2010, he won the "Emerging Voices" award organized by the Architectural League of New York, and Los Angeles Times recognized him as "People to Watch." In 2011, Wallpaper magazine named him one of the "150 Movers, Shakers, and Makers That Have Rocked The World in the Last 15 Years." In 2013, Forbes magazine recognized him as "one of the most influential architects in the contemporary Mexican scene." In 2017, The New York Times included him in "A Generation of Architects Making Its Mark at Dizzying Speed." In 2021, 000M magazine included Rojkind in "The World’s Most Inspiring People." In 2022, Forbes Mexico featured him in its edition "The 100 Most Creative Mexicans in the World." In 2023, for the fifth consecutive time, he was recognized by Líderes Mexicanos magazine in its "Los 300" list.
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US Head of Creative Moving BrandsJemma is a New York-based Creative Director of Moving Brands programs—big and small—ranging from new-to-world identities, brand refreshes and engagement to M&As. She has worked both in the UK and USA for clients such as GM, Microsoft, Mastercard, IBM, FedEx, J.P. Morgan, Barclays, Holiday Inn, Colgate and Puma.
Jem is an empathetic leader who develops close-knit relationships with brand managers and CMOs to deliver effective creative solutions that emotionally connect with people, building sustained brand equity and helping businesses achieve their goals.
Her background in environmental programs as a graphic designer has seen her passion for connected experiences grow alongside her ability to lead successful global brand rollouts.
Jem is passionate about sustainable living and champions sustainability in all aspects of the design process. She is published as a contributor in Adweek’s inaugural sustainability issue.
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CEO & Founder Third WavePaul F. Austin is one of the most prominent voices in the world of psychedelics.
As the founder of Third Wave, he has educated millions on the importance of safe and effective psychedelic experiences. A pioneer at the intersection of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success, his work has been featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and the BBC's Worklife.
Paul helps leaders, creatives, and pioneers leverage psychedelics for exponential personal growth and professional development. He views psychedelics as a skill refined through mentorship, courageous exploration, and intentional use.
Learning how to master this skill will be crucial in the story of humanity’s present-future evolution.
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Founder of Blossom & FLO Coaching
Floris, founder of Blossom, holds an MSc in Psychology from Erasmus University. His passion for psychedelics, sparked by personal experiences and scientific exploration, drives his mission to expand their accessibility for medical and self-development purposes.
He also offers psychedelic-assisted coaching sessions with his Fiance in the Netherlands through FLO Coaching. He hopes to play a vital part in making psychedelics more widely available and used.
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Strategist Moving Brands and Founder The Forest Bathing ClubJulia Oliansky is a strategist at Moving Brands with a decade of experience working across branding and innovation.
As the founder of The Forest Bathing Club — an organization with the mission to reconnect to Nature as a way to heal ourselves, our communities, and the planet — and author of The Healing Magic Of Forest Bathing (Ten Speed Press 2019), she is a leader at the forefront of the Earth-based healing movement.
Julia holds a BA in History from Dartmouth College and an MFA in Products of Design from The School of Visual Arts. She lives on an urban orchard in Ashland, Oregon with her husband, daughter and dog.
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Founder StudiodelicAs the Founder and Creative Director of Studiodelic, a branding and design studio for businesses dedicated to psychedelic medicine. With over a decade of experience, Carly helps businesses craft visually stunning solutions tailored to the unique needs of the industry. Studiodelic is “guiding psychedelic businesses towards visual enlightenment,” by ensuring that each design reflects psychedelics’ potential for meaningful change.
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Founder Psychedelics Design & Co-Founder Psilocybin San FranciscoAlexandra Plesner bridges psychedelics, design, creativity and future-thinking. She is the founder of Psychedelics Design and the co-founder of the educational platform Psilocybin San Francisco.
She specializes in strategic design, delivering effective creative solutions that emotionally connect with people, building sustained brand equity while offering solutions and turning contemporary challenges into opportunities.
She has worked in Europe, the UK and USA for agencies such as Normally Ltd, Method Inc., Karla Otto and Dazed Media; with clients including The Victoria & Albert Museum, Spotify, Nike, Barclays, Puma, and Mercedes-Benz. Her work has received recognition in publications, including Wallpaper*, Fast Company, Wired, iD Magazine, Design Week, YCN, and TimeOut London.
She holds an MA in Applied Imagination from Central Saint Martins and an MSc in Applied Psychology from London Met. She has been a guest lecturer at the University of Arts London.
Alex is passionate about design as a tool and life-centred design. Her byline has appeared in publications like Psychedelic Spotlight, Psychedelics Today, Dazed & Confused Magazine, Proto.Life, Women on Psychedelics, and Lucid News.
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Founder Tricycle DayHenry Winslow is the founder of Tricycle Day, a free twice-a-week newsletter covering psychedelic research, policy, and business.
With a professional background in healthcare marketing and yoga, he’s currently focused on making psychedelic education fun.
Hosts
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Founder Psychedelics Design & Co-Founder Psilocybin San FranciscoAlexandra Plesner bridges psychedelics, design, creativity and future-thinking. She is the founder of Psychedelics Design and the co-founder of the educational platform Psilocybin San Francisco.
She specializes in strategic design, delivering effective creative solutions that emotionally connect with people, building sustained brand equity while offering solutions and turning contemporary challenges into opportunities.
She has worked in Europe, the UK and USA for agencies such as Normally Ltd, Method Inc., Karla Otto and Dazed Media; with clients including The Victoria & Albert Museum, Spotify, Nike, Barclays, Puma, and Mercedes-Benz. Her work has received recognition in publications, including Wallpaper*, Fast Company, Wired, iD Magazine, Design Week, YCN, and TimeOut London.
She holds an MA in Applied Imagination from Central Saint Martins and an MSc in Applied Psychology from London Met. She has been a guest lecturer at the University of Arts London.
Alex is passionate about design as a tool and life-centred design. Her byline has appeared in publications like Psychedelic Spotlight, Psychedelics Today, Dazed & Confused Magazine, Proto.Life, Women on Psychedelics, and Lucid News.
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Founder of Blossom & FLO CoachingFloris, founder of Blossom, holds an MSc in Psychology from Erasmus University. His passion for psychedelics, sparked by personal experiences and scientific exploration, drives his mission to expand their accessibility for medical and self-development purposes.
He also offers psychedelic-assisted coaching sessions with his Fiance in the Netherlands through FLO Coaching. He hopes to play a vital part in making psychedelics more widely available and used.
Cover Artist
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Artist of the Conference VisualAgnes is an illustrator and artist fascinated by the future and the unknown, whose aesthetic is based on atmospheric abstraction and biomorphic shapes. A sensation of floating in slow motion is often present in her work like in outer space or deep underwater. Peaceful, ethereal, and a little gloomy.
Her work appeared in The Washington Post, WIRED, and WePresent.
Agenda
Each presentation has a duration of 45 minutes. Questions will not be taken during the presentation; however, you are welcome to ask questions in the chat afterwards. The time zone for the event is PST.
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With FLORIS WOLSWIJK, Founder Blosoom & Co-founder FLO Coaching and ALEXANDRA PLESNER, Co-founder Psilocybin San Francisco & Founder Psychedelics Design
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Speaker: FLORIS WOLSWIJK | Founder Blosoom & Co-founder FLO Coaching
Get an insider's overview of the current landscape and future directions of psychedelic research. Learn where microdosing and psychedelic-assisted therapy stand today across medical, underground/coaching, and religious pathways. Gain insights into how psychedelic therapies work at a psychological and neuroscientific level, including key open questions being explored. Discover what's on the horizon in the coming years for legalization efforts and expected developments in integration coaching.
Key Take Aways:
• Research landscape overview
• Medical, underground, religious paths
• How psychedelic therapy works
• Future legalization and developments
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Speaker: MICHEL ROJKIND | Founder Rojkind Arquitectos
Suppose we take a holistic perspective and acknowledge the significance of designing across disciplines, scales, and environments to achieve meaningful and far-reaching results. What role would psychedelics play in fostering our reconnection with ourselves and nature, enhancing our capacity to create with greater insight and purpose? How would we design the way we live?
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Speaker: ALEXANDRA PLESNER | Co-founder Psilocybin San Francisco & Founder Psychedelics Design and CARLY DUTCH-GREENE | Founder Studiodelic
Learn about the principles of branding. Gain an insider's overview of the current landscape of psychedelic brand language and discover trends within the psychedelic ecosystem, including an examination of various brands. Explore case studies for first-hand insights on working with designers/agencies, and uncover opportunities, tips, and tricks.
Key Take Aways:
• The principles of branding
• Psychedelic landscape overview
• Current trends in branding in the psychedelic ecosystem
• Case studies in branding
• Opportunities, tips & tricks -
Speaker: PAUL AUSTIN | CEO & Founder Third Wave
Microdosing expert Paul F. Austin, author of "Mastering Microdosing", will cover benefits, drawbacks, and protocols. Explore the positive impact of psychedelics on well-being, particularly for leaders and creatives. Learn why microdosing is popular, how to safely obtain psychedelics, and steps to refine your weekly protocol. Join us for insights into the synergy of microdosing, creativity, and cognition for a positive transformation in your life.
Key Take Aways:
• Benefits
• Drawbacks
• Protocols
• Popularity and facts
• Synergy microdosing and creativity
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Join Floris Wolswijk, Henry Winslow, Paul Austin, Carly Dutch-Greene and Alexandra Plesner on a closing panel that promises a holistic exploration of the cultural interplay between design and psychedelics.
This session aims to inspire, provoke thought, and foster a deeper understanding of the cultural nuances shaping our creative and psychedelic landscapes.
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Learn about authentic branding with our expert speaker, Jemma Campbell. This session serves as your gateway to crafting enduring brands and discovering the unique voice that sets your brand apart in the ever-evolving landscape of design.
NEW: Jemma Campbell will record a session, and the ticket holder will receive the video in due course.
Architecture, Nature, Futures
Michel Rojkind, Founder Rojkind Architectura
Suppose we take a holistic perspective and acknowledge the significance of designing across disciplines, scales, and environments to achieve meaningful and far-reaching results.
What role would psychedelics play in fostering our reconnection with ourselves and nature, enhancing our capacity to create with greater insight and purpose? How would we design the way we live?
Microdosing and Creativity
Microdosing expert Paul F. Austin, author of "Mastering Microdosing", will cover benefits, drawbacks, and protocols. Explore the positive impact of psychedelics on well-being, particularly for leaders and creatives.
Learn why microdosing is popular, how to safely obtain psychedelics, and steps to refine your weekly protocol. Join us for insights into the synergy of microdosing, creativity, and cognition for a positive transformation in your life.
Key Take Aways:
• Benefits
• Drawbacks
• Protocols
• Popularity and facts
• Synergy microdosing and creativity
Paul Austin, Founder Third Wave
The Business of Psychedelics, A Current Landscape Overview
Get an insider's overview of the current landscape and future directions of psychedelic research. Learn where microdosing and psychedelic-assisted therapy stand today across medical, underground/coaching, and religious pathways.
Gain insights into how psychedelic therapies work at a psychological and neuroscientific level, including key open questions being explored. Discover what's on the horizon in the coming years for legalization efforts and expected developments in integration coaching.
Key Take Aways:
• Research landscape overview
• Medical, underground, religious paths
• How psychedelic therapy works
• Future legalization and developments
Floris Wolswijk, Founder Blossom
Branding and the Psychedelic Landscape
Carly Dutch-Greene, Founder Studiodelic
Alexandra Plesner, Co-Founder Psilocybin San Francisco & Founder Psychedelics Design
Learn about the principles of branding. Gain an insider's overview of the current landscape of psychedelic brand language and discover trends within the psychedelic ecosystem, including an examination of various brands.
Explore case studies for first-hand insights on working with designers/agencies, and uncover opportunities, tips, and tricks.
Key Take Aways:
• The principles of branding
• Psychedelic landscape overview
• Current trends in branding in the psychedelic ecosystem
• Case studies in branding
• Opportunities, tips & tricks
Jemma Campbell, US Head of Creative Moving Brands
The Art of Authentic Expression in Branding
Julia Oliansky , Strategist Moving Brands
Learn about authentic branding with our expert speaker, Jemma Campbell. This session serves as your gateway to crafting enduring brands and discovering the unique voice that sets your brand apart in the ever-evolving landscape of design.
Key Take Aways:
• The principles of branding
• Authentic storytelling
• Comparison to the Cannabis Industry
• Working with an agency
