Maria Giudice
Co-author of Changemakers
Innovator, artist, protagonist, activist, and positive provocateur, Maria Giudice has pursued a vision of intelligent, elegant, people-centered design throughout her professional life. Her grasp of the pragmatic, the authentic, and the essential have kept her at the forefront of design and business for over 30 years.
When Facebook acquired Hot Studio, a design agency, founder Maria Giudice felt some sense of validation. For some, design is an after-thought. The acquisition sent a message to companies all over, “Design is strategic. It’s not just execution.”
Her expertise lies in fostering a vision and bringing people together to execute it. She knows how to overcome team silos and lead with influence instead of authority.
Rosenverse talks by Maria:
" What doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger. "
Empowering change: Reigniting purpose, passion and impact in research
March 13, 2025
" Nobody wants to be told to do your thing unless it’s clear that it helps their thing. It’s just human nature. "
Becoming a Changemaker by Leading with Design
March 29, 2023
" The only way you’re going to go from good to great is through well-crafted experiences. "
Remaking the Making Company: Moving from Product to Experience
June 9, 2016
" Cross-training helps teams feel more capable and less afraid of losing their jobs during transitions, creating less resistance to change. "
Discussion
June 9, 2016
