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Leyla Acaroglu

"The future is a design problem."

Leyla Acaroglu

Sociologist, Designer & Sustainability Strategist

A disruptive designer on a mission to make the world better.

Leyla Acaroglu is a sociologist, a designer, and a leading voice on sustainability, innovation, and social change. She is a trusted advisor to major corporations and a passionate advocate for a more human-centered and purpose-driven approach to business. Acaroglu’s work is a powerful counterpoint to a world of corporate shortsightedness, offering a clear, pragmatic, and actionable guide to creating a more productive and fulfilling workplace.

Acaroglu is the founder of Disrupt Design, a company that provides tools and training to help people and organizations create a more sustainable and resilient future. She is a leading voice on the importance of a growth mindset, and her work is focused on helping people to overcome their fears and achieve their goals. She is a frequent speaker at major conferences and a regular contributor to business publications.

Her philosophy is that a great society is not built on a single product; it’s built on a long-term commitment to creating value for its people. She believes that by understanding the fundamentals of sustainable design, one can unlock their full potential and create a more fulfilling life. She is a frequent speaker at major conferences and a regular contributor to business publications.

As a speaker, Leyla Acaroglu provides a clear and intellectual perspective on the principles of sustainable design, innovation, and social change. She shares insights from her career and provides a clear and compelling framework for how to create a more resilient and equitable world. Her talks are invaluable for leaders, policymakers, and innovators.

Design
Design Thinking
Futurism & Strategic Foresight
Innovation
Sustainability

Recent Topics

The Disruptive Design Method: A New Approach to Problem Solving

A breakdown of her unique framework for using systems thinking and design to create positive social and environmental change.

The Invisible Design of Everyday Life

An eye-opening talk on the hidden systems and design choices that shape our behavior and impact the world around us.

Unlocking Your Agency: How to Be a Regenerator, Not a Consumer

A call to action for individuals to take ownership of their impact and use their creativity to design a better future.

Designing for a Sustainable Future: A Systems Thinking Approach

A deep dive into how understanding complex systems can help us create more effective and enduring solutions to environmental challenges.

Media

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Leyla Acaroglu: Paper beats plastic? How to rethink environmental folklore

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How do we value invisible things? | Leyla Acaroglu

Books