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Tag: design thinking

Four Tips on Writing About Design

Some thoughts on producing high-quality design articles that actually get shared.

Published July 24, 2020
Tagged content strategy, design thinking, UX writing, writing

Invitations

I don’t believe by me drawing a line I can make things happen. I can’t force anybody to do…

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Published July 18, 2020
Tagged architecture, David Sim, design thinking, quotes

Making Sense of Things is a Designer’s Job

Photograph of the exterior of the Eames house.

As soon as something more formal than conversation starts taking place, many designers feel like they need to ask for a permission slip. You don’t. Never delegate understanding.

Published March 3, 2020
Tagged Charles Eames, design thinking, UX

Notes from The Shape of Content by Ben Shahn

On why artists need to be challenged: Art should be well-subsidized, yes. But the purchase of a completed painting…

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Published April 5, 2018
Tagged art, booknotes, content strategy, design thinking

Plenty of Room Upfront!

Amateur bands ask you to demonstrate your excitement. “Hey come on! You guys can do better than that! Get…

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Published June 13, 2017
Tagged design thinking, marketing, performance

UCD vs. Gestalt

I’m not so sure that users should always come first on design projects. Think about it like remodeling an…

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Published June 13, 2017
Tagged architecture, design thinking

The Only Bad Idea in Brainstorming

Going through some old scans and found this card from when I was working on a talk about brainstorming.…

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Published November 26, 2016
Tagged brainstorming, creativity, design thinking

Clarity Through Content Strategy

Getting the clarity and coordination you need to do your job, and to ensure the success of your project, often requires looking beyond the “content stuff” to the entire organization itself. This framework can help.

Published April 4, 2016
Tagged clarity, content strategy, design, design thinking, understanding

40 Stupid Questions to Reframe Your Next Meeting

One well-timed and innocently-asked stupid question can be a powerful tool for reframing problems, redirecting conversation, and encouraging a decision-oriented mindset.

Published March 4, 2013
Tagged collaboration, design thinking, facilitation

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