Eli Wood, Author at Voltage Control

It is my passion to design prototypes and to empower cross-functional teams. Currently, I specialize in the design of prototypes using efficient workshops and human-centered design practices. When not exploring new technology, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends while away from computer screens. I founded Black Flag Design which has prototyped augmented reality, architectural, and other progressive digital products. In the past, I was Design Lead for the TEEX Product Development Center where I led a team in the design of disaster response training and emergency management technologies. Additionally, I served the City of Austin as a Digital Designer. My time in local government was spent developing websites to publish information about infrastructure assets to the public. I have a passion for architecture and hold a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University.

Meeting Culture | February 25, 2026

At the Edge of Facilitation: Eight Voices on Letting Go to Lead Forward

At the 2026 Facilitation Lab Summit in Austin, eight facilitators explored what it means to lead from the “edge”—where certainty dissolves and something new can emerge. This recap traces facilitation’s evolution from expert control to illuminated presence: shifting from certainty to curiosity, expertise to authenticity, analysis to whole intelligence, structure to exploration, and control to safety. Featuring insights on collective intelligence, expedition-style innovation, finding your facilitation voice, embodiment, belonging, and trauma-informed practice—plus why these skills matter now as organizations face unprecedented complexity.