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.

Aspen Design Conference 2026

Film Screening and Panel:
Aspen Design Conference

September 18, 2026 | Aspen, Colorado

Join us for the documentary’s US premiere at Aspen Design Conference 2026, followed by an intimate conversation between Patrick Whitney and producer Ashley Lukasik.