People who inspire

Visionaries around the world are changing their communities and inspiring us all through art, design, innovation, and technology.

SassyBlack

This multi-layered creative dynamo is adding her chapter to Seattle's storied musical legacy with a genre-defining style all her own.

Meet SassyBlack

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Adam Wilson

Adam turned his lifelong obsession with robots into Sphero, a game-changing robotics company that’s revolutionizing how kids play and learn.

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Adam Wilson at a table working on Surface device

Eric Rivera

Every bit as dynamic as his Puerto Rican roots, chef Eric Rivera is setting the culinary world ablaze with his innovative take on food, life, and business.

Meet Eric

Chef Eric Rivera smiling at camera, standing in kitchen

ShaoLan

With Chineasy, her groundbreaking visual way to learn Chinese, ShaoLan is poised to change the world by bridging the gap of understanding between East and West.

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Ariela Suster

The founder of Sequence is on a mission to disrupt the cycle of violence in her native El Salvador by employing at-risk youth to create inspiring handcrafted accessories.

Meet Ariela

Ariela Suster standing at table with jewelry, working on Surface device

Flora Lee

Blending strong math and science skills with her artistic side, architect Flora Lee designs structures with fluid lines that connect the natural and human worlds.

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Architect Flora Lee holding Surface Pen and Surface tablet, wearing hard hat on construction site

Hayley Elsaesser

She transformed her passion for design into a clothing line and her own retail store. See how her creative process evolved, and how she uses technology to constantly push the boundaries.

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Fashion designer Hayley Elsaesser smiling at camera, standing in design studio surrounded by clothing

Urban ArtWorks

Their community artwork projects empower at-risk youth with work skills, confidence, and a second chance.

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Members of Urban ArtWorks posing in front of a mural they created

Marimekko designers

Experience for yourself the iconic fashion house where the Marimekko for Microsoft Surface Collection was conceived, designed, and printed.

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Marimekko designers Minna Kemell-Kutvonen and Sami Ruotsalainen sitting at table in studio, smiling at camera

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Microsoft Store events

Visit your local Microsoft Store for free youth workshops and coding camps, gaming tournaments, productivity workshops, expert Answer Desk support, and more.

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