Kelly Kolar

President & Founder Kolar Design

Kelly Kolar is president and founder of Kolar + Kolar Experience Institute™, an award-winning design strategy firm that specializes in research + insights, and design. Kolar excels in building brand experiences derived from data that delivers measurable business results using purposeful, creative and deeply collaborative design. Kolar’s best-in-class team works closely with organizations using unique design thinking methodologies to build the strategy and vision that align with business goals and desired brand experiences. Our team is driven by the belief that great design is transformative, that environments can be an agent of change for people, brands, and business. We design to remind people why they do what they do every day, to change culture and, sometimes, even to change lives. As the founder, Kelly has guided the firm in a wide range of strategic innovation projects including US Bank, Fifth Third Bank and Procter & Gamble globally.

Pre-Conference Workshops and Site Tour Day - Monday, February 24, 2025

1:00 PM Designing for Meaning and Engagement – Using Human Centered Technology to Move Your Human Capital Forward

Creating spaces that facilitate seamless remote and on-site collaboration through human-led design and technology, while promoting focused work is top of mind. Together we will dive into designing creative spaces that promote innovation, social interaction and purpose with the help of technology.

 

Join this workshop to share your insights and brainstorm ideas on the best strategies to:

·        Cultivate a thriving workplace culture that enables growth

·        Measure impact to improve engagement and productivity

·        Elevate health and well-being

·        Create and apply adjustable and dynamic spaces

·        Enable better communication through technology and AI for better connection

·        Create qualitative that will help you drive success

 

Hear real life examples of how peers are designing social spaces, how they are transforming their spaces to meet those needs and unique spins on traditional office space.

 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Kelly.

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