Inquiry, Immersion, and Maybe Transformation with Tom Rockwell, Creative Director at the Exploratorium

​This talk will offer a stroll through projects and practices from San Francisco’s Exploratorium, as well as other creative work. Along the way, Tom Rockwell, Creative Director, will reflect on how we seek to facilitate authentic moments of inquiry, experiment with different forms of immersivity, and—maybe, if we’re lucky—set the stage for meaningful, life-changing moments. Drawing on his 20 years of experience in experience design at the Exploratorium, as well as work in other science museums, playgrounds, and somatic practices, Tom will share insights into what it takes to create spaces that invite curiosity and reflection. The talk will conclude with some musings on what the future of meaning-rich, contemplative spaces might look like at this point in history.

​Join us Wednesday, June 18 for a live presentation from Tom, followed by a Q&A.

​About Tom Rockwell

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Tom Rockwell is the Chief Creative Officer at the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s museum of science, art, and human perception. Since joining the Exploratorium in 2005, Tom has led the exhibits and media departments, the development of new galleries for the museum's move to the waterfront in 2013, as well as the Geometry Playground exhibition and other National Science Foundation supported projects. His interests include exhibiting the human sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physical phenomena, as well as exploring the relationship between science, art, and religion. Prior to coming to San Francisco Tom founded and ran Painted Universe, Inc. where projects included exhibitions such as It’s a Nano World, The Enchanted Museum: Exploring the Science of Art, and illustrations for The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene.

​About Futurespaces

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Futurespaces delves into contemporary experience design, with a specific focus on how innovations in design and technology can meaningfully enhance human connection.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Founded and led by Josh Goldblum (Bluecadet) Futurespaces offers live webinars and in-person tours that provide valuable insights into the creative process of creating contemporary experiences.