Design in the Moment

Jim Jacoby and Jim Cohen, hosts, “Design In The Moment.”

Together, we discuss topics that stimulate dialogue on design to explore and examine the influence of “design-thinking” in business. Guests share their views and join the discussions, drawing from their own experiences and personal points of view. The dialogue is candid, conversational and unscripted.

Jim Jacoby- Jim is a writer, professor, business strategist and entrepreneur.

In the early 90’s, he realized that organizations attempting to integrate business strategy, brand and technology were onto something– but going about it in the wrong way. From early lessons as a regional Director of Account Management with a major “dot-bomb” integrator, Jim distilled core processes that could integrate.

As a result, he founded Manifest Digital in May of 2001. What began as a small core of design-focused individuals grew into a 60-person industry leader with fully integrated strategy, marketing, and technology services.

Jim Cohen- For more than 30 years, Jim has helped businesses uncover their authenticity, create bold ideas and sustain the commitment to develop differentiating products, experiences and environments.

He has served as an architectural and graphic designer, musician, artist, chef and… a passionate student of the remarkableness of life. His “design thinking” coupled with an innate ability to inspire people and collaborate with organizations enables Jim to peer deep into a company’s soul, find its essence, and actualize its true potential.

Jim’s clients include; Starbucks, the Tennis Corporation of America, Sears, Getty, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, AT&T, JDL Development Corporation, the Frank Russell Company, the Buona Companies, Florsheim, Exxon, Kraft, Tishman, Wendy’s, among many others.