- Renowned British Inventor with international acclaim
- Speaker on innovation, sustainability, and personal resilience
- Holds numerous accolades for diverse and imaginative designs
Tom Lawton personifies the essence of the Great British Inventor, effortlessly combining creativity, skill, and determination to transform his innovative ideas into reality.
With a degree in product design and numerous accolades under his belt, his diverse and imaginative designs have garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim, not only in the UK but also on an international scale.
As a true polymath, Tom's creative potential knows no bounds as he constantly pushes the boundaries and explores uncharted territories, reveling in the thrill of discovery. His unwavering enthusiasm and unconventional perspective allow him to view challenges as opportunities, firmly believing that finding solutions is integral to the adventure.
Tom's speaking repertoire spans a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from the art of lateral thinking and innovating on a limited budget to finding inspiration in the most mundane aspects of life and achieving sustainability in design. He also delves into personal resilience and emphasizes the significance of following one's passion and inner voice.
Tom's approachable and captivating style captivates his audience, inspiring them to perceive the world of invention and creativity through his unique lens.
Tom's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
The Epic Adventure of a Life Lived with Imagination and the Pursuit of a Childhood Dream to Become a Great Inventor. What would it be like to follow your heart and to live a life with pure imagination – that’s the basis for an inventor’s tale, Tom’s life story and book in writing. To dream the impossible dream, to never give up and to see it through – against all the odds and with the courage of a tiger. From WakeYoo to Wonder, Tom’s tale inspires everyone to follow their intuition and to dare to dream of a world where everything can be made a little bit better, and we can all find joy together in balance.
Unleashing Creativity: Discover Inspiration All Around You
Even in the most mundane situations, inspiration stares at us, and good ideas are right there under our noses, waiting to be discovered. Every problem has a solution, and the path to a better world is just a daydream away. Whatever your resource, good ideas catalyse an emerging new world. It just takes a creative brain - and we can all nurture that if we follow our intuition and trust our unique perspective of life. With humility and passion, Tom shows how to unlock the power of creativity and the wonder in us all.
Designing For Endurance: Resilience Through Life, Design & Engineering
In 2015, Tom set his mission on providing an antidote to planned obsolescence with several original and durable designs that outlast their competitors and define a new category of product innovation that serves to be engineered for life. From the ingenious skateboard bike to Million Mile Light, the battery-free running light where you are the power source, to Honking Handlebars and Uplift, a solar-powered spiralling sculpture designed to soothe your soul. Tom tasks himself by thinking outside of short-term product lifecycles, and with the power of good design, he reminds us of how anything can be designed to last a very long time.
Doing The Right Thing: Sustainability & Compassion At The Heart Of Design
It's never too late to make a change, but we must envision the world we desire. Beyond government guidelines, there's a human need to unite and restore Earth's beauty and balance. Design, habits, and behaviors play crucial roles in this effort. Eco innovator Tom began developing sustainable products in 2003 and won the US Green Dot Award in 2009 for his invention, Firewinder, a wind-powered spiraling light. His talk will highlight his inspirations from nature and the challenges he faced before the world embraced sustainability. Attendees will learn about Tom's value-driven approach and the joy of 'doing the right thing.'
Why We Recommend Booking Tom
Tom Lawton offers your team insights into innovation, creativity, and resilience. His unique perspective and captivating storytelling will inspire your team to think laterally, embrace challenges as opportunities, and ignite a passion for sustainable and inventive solutions in your business practices.
Tom Lawton is not just an inventor; he's a visionary who blends imagination, environmental consciousness, and technological innovation to create solutions that inspire others.
Professor Andrew Hudson-Smith
Professor, UCL
You were so inspirational! You answered all of the questions that came into my mind that I wanted you to share in terms of how do I get beyond ‘writer’s block”….what can my idea be…how do I make the world a better place…how do I have fun with this? Thank you so much for your time today.
That was WONDERFUL Tom!! People were loving your stories and so much activity in the chat. At its peak we had nearly 250 in attendance, which is much higher than I was expecting. Thanks so much for your time, I think it really inspired our folks to wonder :)
