The 2012 edition of the annual conference Creativities Unfold is currently underway at Bangkok's Thailand Cretive Design Center. Creativities Unfold, Bangkok 2012 theme: “Design is Opportunities: Innovation, Strategy and Business” introduces new opportunities to where design can be used and applied. The symposium activities include a Creative Space Workshop, an International Workshop and an International Symposium. International Symposium @TCDC 8 – 9 September 2012  Meet creative forces who have “meshed” different fields of knowledge into groundbreaking innovations. 8 September 2012 – Design is Innovation

10.30 – 12.00	Carlo Ratti: Architect who invented real-time control system for cities and created “Digital Water Pavilion”, TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2007.
13.30 – 14.45	Birgit Mager: Pioneer in service design for innovation and improvement of services.
14.55 – 16.10	James Arizumi: Nike Global Design Director, Action Sports/Skateboard division.
16.20 – 17.35	Anuvat Chalermchai: Design and innovative force behind COTTO’s global success.
18.00 – 19.15	Gaggan Anand: Chef who combines molecular gastronomy with traditional ingredients and recipes to make eating a sensorial and intellectual experience.

9 September 2012 – Design is Strategy and Business

10.30 – 12.00	Dieter Rams: Renowned industrial designer whose philosophy "simple but functional" inspires designers for generations.
13.30 – 14.45	Idris Mootee: Strategic expert with more than 25 years’ experience in advising top companies on innovation, experience design, and customer insights.
14.55 -16.10	Adisorn Supawatanakul: Design researcher who transforms complex consumer data into innovative opportunities
16.30 – 17.45	Morinosuke Kawaguchi: Subculture-inspired innovation and competitive strategy expert, and author of Geeky-Girly Innovation: A Japanese Subculturalist’s Guide to Technology and Design.

  International Workshop @TCDC                                         6 September 2012 / 10.30 – 17.00

•  “User-Centered Ideation” by Adisorn Supawatanakul (Day 1)
• “Applied Design Thinking to Create New Market Opportunities” by Idris Mootee (Day 1)

7 September 2012 / 10.30 – 17.00

• “User-Centered Ideation” by Adisorn Supawatanakul (Day 2)
• “Applied Design Thinking to Create New Market Opportunities” by Idris Mootee (Day 2 – 10.30–13.00)

10 September 2012 / 10.30 – 17.00

• “Service Design in Action” by Birgit Mager
• “Subculture-inspired Product Functions” by Morinosuke Kawaguchi