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Designing for diversity: Wilson Smith at TEDxUOregon

4,320 views · Published 13 May 2014 · 18:55 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Wilson W. Smith III is a Design Director at Nike, Inc. in the Center of Design Excellence, (CoDE,) in Academic Outreach and Talent Development. What has consistently defined Wilson is his incredible passion around coaching, teaching and giving back. Whether serving as innovation lead for N7, aiding recovery efforts in Haiti, serving as an adjunct professor at the U of O or leading projects for the Better World team or Nike's Ability Network, Wilson's commitment to the next generation of designers and the power of design to positively impact the world has created a presence and legacy that will only grow stronger in his new position. Wilson has been honored as one of America's top African-American designers by Black Enterprise magazine.

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