What Are People For: Design Philosophy by Patrick Whitney is a multimedia legacy project about the life and work of the pioneering designer, Patrick Whitney. The project reveals how he redefined design as a framework for making institutions, systems, and decision-making more humane, transparent, and responsive to human aspirations and organizational goals.
Edmonton Design Week
Film Screening and Panel:
Edmonton Design Week
October 14, 2026 | Edmonton
Join Edmonton Design Week for a special two-part experience in Patrick Whitney’s hometown.
The evening screening will be followed by a conversation with Whitney and his collaborator André Nogueira, Ph.D. An invitation-only workshop will be hosted the following morning, focused on complex social and civic challenges.