Areas of expertise

  • This refers to the higher-level cognitive processes that involve thinking about one's own thinking. It includes skills such as self-awareness, self-reflection, and the ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate one's thought processes. This cognitive approach empowers individuals to become more effective learners and decision-makers by understanding how they think and learn.

  • The process of creating and implementing novel ideas, products, services, or processes that add value and bring positive change to organizations or society. It involves creativity, problem-solving, and a willingness to challenge the status quo, leading to advancements in technology, business strategies, and overall human progress.

  • Strategic process of defining and establishing a distinctive identity for a product, service, or organization. It encompasses elements such as logo design, messaging, values, and reputation management to create a strong and recognizable brand that resonates with target audiences, fosters trust, and drives customer loyalty.

  • Unconventional and imaginative routes individuals take in pursuit of their professional goals. These paths often deviate from traditional career trajectories and rely on innovation, adaptability, and a willingness to explore diverse opportunities within creative industries.

  • An approach that encourages unconventional and inventive methods to address complex challenges. It involves thinking outside the box, generating unique solutions, and applying creative thinking techniques to find effective resolutions to problems.

  • An approach to product and service development that places the needs and preferences of end-users at the core of the design process. It emphasizes empathy, user research, and iterative prototyping to create solutions that are user-friendly, intuitive, and responsive to human behaviors and desires.

Steven was recently interviewed by Forbes’ writer Janine MacLachlan, where he provided valuable insights on fostering innovation within organizations. In the article, Steven discusses the critical role of innovative thinking and highlights the challenges that many corporate leaders face in spearheading successful innovation initiatives.

Creative Mornings - Chicago

Seven Studio CEO Steven White discussed his surprising path to creating the world of Ancient Futures at the Chicago chapter of Creative Mornings on the topic of ETHOS.

Recent Talks

Transforming Leaders Through Creative Problem Solving

Underscore Podcast

Listen to Steven White on the Chicago Graphic Design Club’s podcast: Underscore. In this episode, host Christian Solorzano spoke with Steven about his journey, early influences, and perspective on creativity and design as methods of self-inquiry and awareness.

Institute of Design: Behaviors of Great Facilitators

As an alumnus of the Institute of Design, Steven White spoke with Graduate students to help them understand their creative problem-solving preferences as part of new student orientation.

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