John Barratt

Is Brazil Design's Next Superpower?

On a trip to São Paulo to judge the IDEA/Brazil Awards, John Barratt discovers a vibrant design culture on the verge of a breakthrough.READ»

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IDEA 2010: Women Rule

An unusually diverse group of men and women will judge this year's IDEA Awards, as the organization seeks to retool its mission. Not too late to enter: Deadline has been extended to Feb. 15.READ»

How Designers Can Deliver Service With a Smile

Great design will never save bad service, but great service will always save bad design.READ»

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Who Are the Real Celebrities in Design?

Hero worship certainly isn’t a new phenomenon, but in the context of design, it’s a growing influencer that merits deeper discussion.READ»

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A Plea for More Critical Thinking in Design, Please

Critical thinking not only helps the industry learn and grow, critical thinking is the catalyst for change.READ»

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Introducing Guest Blogger John Barratt: Creativity Always Wins

Several years ago, I moderated a panel at a design conference in Dubai. Among the panelists was a guy from Boeing, who dazzled the crowd with a slide show of the interior of the 787 Dreamliner. It was a view into an aviation ...READ»