Category: Design
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Design Thinking Is the New Design
In his Ask the Innovation Guru video series (yes, there is such a thing, and yes, I watched some of it), Bruce Nussbaum tackles the question Why Is Design Thinking Relevant. He parses views on design thinking into two camps: those that think it’s too abstract and has little to do with doing; and those…
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Call To Redesign Organizations
Recently, Jonathan Ive, of Apple, had some thoughts on the key to Apple’s success. He bemoaned designers who always have excuses for their work not turning out as intended. His advice: “If you really do care about the quality of what ends up getting made, wouldn’t you find an answer, some sort of alternative, and…
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The Most Influential Interaction Design Products
Dan Saffer recently asked, “If I asked you to name the most influential interaction design products, you would say…?” I found this question a bit confusing. It raised a lot of questions. My instinct was to respond by asking, “What product does not involve interaction design?” Next, “What do you mean by product?” Further, is…
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Mastery Over Management
Turns out it’s no secret that incompetence is rampant in large organizations. This is something most anyone who has ever had a job knows. All too often the people in charge seem unqualified for their position, likely due to the inability to make headway in an organization without accepting a management role, even if someone…
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Human-Centered Design: a Means to What End?
Human-centered design is fantastic, designers all agree. It’s the greatest thing since sliced bread and it will make the world a better place. At least, that’s what we designers like to think is the result of our work. I came across this intriguing model by Ralf Beuker, called Design Strategy at a Glance, and am…