The art of transformation: Leveraging the arts and sciences to redesign work

“We’ve been optimizing for productivity since the Industrial Revolution… but we’re not happy. Arts experiences are neuromodulators—they instantly change our brain and body chemistry.”

— Susan Magsamen

Google’s Ivy Ross, Johns Hopkins’ Susan Magsamen, and Emmy-nominated poet IN-Q unpacked how the arts can rewire the workplace for creativity, connection, and well-being. The takeaway? Art isn’t fluff—it’s fuel. It boosts cognitive function, performance, and overall well-being.

SPEAKERS

Ivy Ross
VP of Design at Google

Susan Magsamen
Leading expert in neuroaesthetics

IN-Q
Award-winning poet