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Connecting the Dots
Design has more bearing on industry and commerce than one might think. The education of future generations should place more emphasis on creativity and a successful integration of design thinking into these arenas.
by Mark Dziersk
Sustaining an Advantage
Design has the ability to connect the emotional underpinning of sustainability issues to any business or product and create 'Unique Selling Propositions' that elevate the promise of brands and companies.
by Mark Dziersk
Time to Get Emotional
Methods for predicting, measuring and targeting emotional reactions to current packages and products as well as understanding aspirations for better next generations are a key part of developing brands that succeed today.
by Mark Dziersk
Design Thinking... What is That?
The methodology commonly referred to as design thinking is a proven and repeatable problem-solving protocol that any business or profession can employ to achieve extraordinary results.
by Mark Dziersk
Design meet Business: "Business, this is… Design"
Business people need to develop a better understanding of design, form partnerships between themselves and creativity, and apply strategy to design thinking, in order to compete effectively today.
by Mark Dziersk
Reflections on a Design Pioneer
American architect and designer Eliot Noyes made his mark on the world in a manner that is still felt today. Get a long term employee's memories on how the design legend thought, worked, and achieved the monumental success that he did.
by Peter Lawrence
Design's Growth
Despite the growing demand for designers in the business world, there remains a dearth of qualified designers.
by Peter Lawrence
Why Design?
Design remains the most underutilized and misunderstood tool at the disposal of business.
by Peter Lawrence
Redefining Design
Can innovative design ideas improve life all over the world? These award-winning projects from INDEX:2005 may just do so.
by Peter Lawrence
Designing Where We Work
When you want to reinvent the way your organization operates, take a look at the way you work -- and your workspace.
by Peter Lawrence