Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability strategist and systems thinker who founded Disrupt Design; known for practical work at the intersection of design, behaviour, and complex systems and for teaching systems-mapping methods.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 28min
Where Should You Intervene? Dr. Leyla Acaroglu
Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, sustainability strategist and systems thinker who founded Disrupt Design, explains practical ways to map and work with complex systems. She discusses pen-and-paper cluster mapping, using tactile tools to surface hidden dynamics, and finding leverage points for real interventions. The conversation highlights iterative, grounded approaches to change in messy organizations.
Nov 7, 2022 • 36min
#45 - Activating agency with Leyla Acaroglu
Dr. Leyla Acaroglu, an expert in sustainability and systemic change, discusses activating agency within the design community and addresses the importance of introducing sustainability initiatives. They delve into tools like life cycle assessment and systems thinking to tackle sustainability challenges. The impact of individual actions on creating change is emphasized, along with the concept of loving problems and finding a balance between scarcity and abundance. Personal experiences with reducing ecological footprint and mindset shifts for sustainability are also shared.
