Stephanie and Isaac Budmen are the founders of Budmen Industries and creators of the Creative Discovery Method. Their work spans emergency response, cultural institutions, and systematic invention education. They've taught curiosity as practice at institutions from the Met to SXSW.

Stephanie and Isaac Budmen are the creators of the Creative Discovery Method, a systematic framework for teaching invention as a discipline rather than a gift. Together, they founded Budmen Industries in 2017, transforming how organizations approach innovation through hands-on workshops and product development. Their work gained international recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic when they designed and distributed over 3.5 million face shields to healthcare workers in 90 hours, a feat recognized by President Biden and President Trump, and covered by major media outlets. Stephanie brings expertise from Michelin-starred kitchens, photography, and design strategy. Isaac, author of The Book on 3D Printing, built one of the first consumer 3D printers and served as a Digital Fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Together, they've brought the Method to museums, universities, corporations, and maker spaces worldwide, teaching that curiosity isn't a gift—it's a systematic practice anyone can learn.