“My goal in helping you reconnect with your play is that the next time you remember your play, it will be not from childhood, but from last week.” - from Playful
You're invited to a two-part discussion with designer and author Cas Holman about her new book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity!
On February 26th, we’ll discuss Part One: Why Play?
Join designer, educator, and play expert Cas Holman for a lecture discussing her book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity, co-authored with science journalist Lydia Denworth. Holman will share key insights from the book, reflect on her journey from designing toys for children to championing play for adults, and explore how a more playful approach can transform the way we think, work, and connect with one another.
Open to all University of Kentucky students and staff.
You're invited to the second discussion with designer and author Cas Holman about her new book Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity!
On March 12th, we’ll discuss Part Two: The Playful Mindset.
Cas Holman is honored to deliver a keynote lecture at the Environments for Aging Conference 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. Register for the conference.
Culture of Bathe-ing, New York's first-ever sauna festival, is taking place February 12 to March 1 at Domino Park in Williamsburg! Cas is excited to join the program of presenters Thursday, February 19 with two 15-minute talks about play at 3pm and 4pm! To join the sauna + inspiration, grab your swimsuit and a 2-hour ticket at the ticket link. Use code ARTIST20 to receive 20% off!
IDEO U’s Creative Confidence Podcast will feature host Mina Seetharaman in conversation with designer and author Cas Holman.
Register to attend this virtual event!
Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) invites students, faculty, alumnx, and staff to investigate play as a part of creative practice at this all-day exploration and celebration during the 2026 VCFA Winter Residency at CalArts.
Alumnx will also be able to participate virtually through the all-new VCFA CloudPass.
Learn more about the event.
Join Independent Museum Professionals for a virtual roundtable about play and playful design with designer for play Cas Holman and experience designer Ed Rodley.
Join designer and author Ingrid Fetell Lee and her School of Joy Commons community for a virtual book club conversation abut Playful with designer and author Cas Holman.
Learn more about Ingrid’s The Aesthetics of Joy, and become a member of Ingrid’s School of Joy Commons to join the book club conversation!
Brooklyn, New York
Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at NYU
Class talk is open to NYU students, faculty, and staff
New York, New York
A Playful Conversation with Tucker Viemeister, Alicia Tam Wei, and Lucia Cuba Oroza
Register to attend here (Event is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni at The New School)
Virtual event via Zoom
Cas Holman joins the Rigamajig Educators Community for a conversation. All are welcome!
