
Jim Rokos on dyslexia, design and why thinking differently is a competitive advantage
From The Entrepreneurs by Monocle
March 18, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
Jim Rokos discusses the creative advantages of dyslexia in design and the success of the work platform Vizzy.
Luxury décor studio Rokos’s founder Jim Rokos talks about the creative advantages of dyslexia and why he sees it as an edge in designing his sculptural objects. Plus: How new work platform Vizzy caught the eye of job-hunters and clients such as Burberry, Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Jim Rokos
Topics covered
- dyslexia
- design
- creative advantages
- luxury décor
- job platform
- competitive advantage
Keywords
- dyslexia
- design
- luxury décor
- Vizzy
- competitive advantage
- sculptural objects
- job platform
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Burberry, Tiffany & Co, Louis Vuitton, Vizzy
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