I have a guilty pleasure. I am addicted to the year-end lists: the round-ups, the best ofs, the tops, the bottoms. The decade turn has been especially delicious, though the debate over what to call the first part of the twenty-first century is endlessly grating–who thinks the riff on the aughts as “the naughties” is [...]
Book Review: Change by Design, A Fine Line and Design-Driven Innovation – WSJ.com
As much as Apple’s iPod has done for the music industry, it has done even more for the field of product design. The success of the iPod, with more than 220 million units sold, has vividly shown other companies the value that effective design can create—and, potentially, the value of design consultancies, such as IDEO [...]
A Better World by Design – October 2-4
A Better World by Design brings a global community of innovators to Providence, Rhode Island, to reach across disciplines and unite under a common goal. Presenters share engaging stories, workshops teach creative skills, and discussions reframe perspectives. A Better World by Design is an immersive experience that deepens our understanding of the power of design, [...]