Entrepreneur & Assistant Professor at Stanford University; Author of "Designing Your Life" & "How to Live a Meaningful Life"
Dave Evans Biography
Dave Evans is an entrepreneur and design thinker known for leading the design of Apple's first mouse and serving as an early employee at Electronic Arts, where he contributed to product marketing innovations such as introducing laser printing to a broad audience. Transitioning from technology leadership to education, Evans co-founded Stanford's Life Design Lab with Bill Burnett, applying design thinking principles to help individuals navigate pivotal life decisions. As a consulting assistant professor at Stanford and former professor at University of California, Berkeley, Evans has guided students and professionals through prototyping fulfilling career and life paths, drawing on experience in startups, corporate ventures, and non-profit organizations.
Evans co-authored the book "Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life" with Burnett, which translates their Stanford course into strategies for crafting meaningful lives. The class, initially developed at Berkeley and refined at Stanford's d.school, encourages participants to approach personal challenges as design problems, supporting conscious competency in life and career wayfinding. His teachings emphasize prototyping multiple life paths rather than seeking a single perfect solution, making complex decisions accessible for diverse audiences.
Evans is a frequent speaker, delivering keynote presentations on rethinking life plans through design innovation, including appearances on the podcast "Modern Wisdom" and events with the Common Ground Speaker Series alongside Kathy Davies. Through his platform at designingyour.life, Evans mentors young adults, executives, and leaders in building ventures that align with their aspirations. His combination of Silicon Valley experience and educational leadership provides guidance for those seeking purposeful and fulfilling lives.
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Dave Evans Videos
How to Design a More Meaningful Life (ft. Dave Evans and Bill Burnett)
What does it mean to live a meaningful life? How do you find direction when you feel stuck or you're unsure about your purpose?
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