Don’t Make this Mistake when Helping the Environment – How Design Thinking...
When designing solutions for the ‘E’nvironment, don’t ignore the ‘e’nvironment. What do I mean? I went recently to a Chicago Wolves hockey game at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. Following the...
View ArticleWhat’s the Common Thread in Product, Service and Life Design?
Every design is filled with questions: Why is this here? What is its purpose? What will a person experience when they encounter this product or service? Plants and animals in nature don’t have...
View ArticleThe Key to Better Human-Centered Design
Self-Empathy isn’t just important for personal well-being, it’s important because it allows you to view situations through a more transparent lens. If you’ve got issues with yourself, you could project...
View ArticleInnovation According to Chef Steve Wang
Chef Steve Wang is not afraid to use Innovation and Tradition in the same sentence. He uses new techniques and innovative technologies to make traditional dishes more accessible to people who may not...
View ArticleIngenious Empathy Driven Innovations: Redbox+ Gives Dumpsters a Makeover
Redbox+ did a seriously good job of paying attention to the needs of people working on construction sites. By attaching a portable toilet to the dumpster, not only does it meet a need for workers, but...
View ArticleDesigning for (Un)Common Sense
When interacting with people from different backgrounds, it’s crucial not to assume “common sense” is universal. What’s obvious to some may be unfamiliar to others based on their distinct experiences....
View ArticleThe Transparency of Good Design
You wouldn’t think that stacking glasses together is a big deal, but in the restaurant industry, it is . And it’s not so much stacking them that is the issue, it’s taking them apart once they’ve been...
View ArticleFrom Small Talk to Big Ideas: Using Open-Ended Questions to Ignite Innovation
Asking open-ended questions is a powerful way to learn, grow, and connect. Thoughtful questions promote empathy (and self-discovery) and open the doors to innovation. Remember, answers expand to fill...
View ArticleFrom Small Talk to Big Ideas: Using Open-Ended Questions to Ignite Innovation
Asking open-ended questions is a powerful way to learn, grow, and connect. Thoughtful questions promote empathy (and self-discovery) and open the doors to innovation. Remember, answers expand to fill...
View ArticleVulnerability, Innovation and Creativity
When people speak of bolstering a culture of creativity and innovation, seldom does vulnerability make the list. Yet, vulnerability is unique in that it is a relational prerequisite that allows people...
View Article
