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Design is Dead

Why the 'decade of design' may mean its disappearance as we know it.

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tags: Industry, Changes, Trends, Career, Design, UX, Business
categories: Design
Saturday 06.27.20
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Stay Focused With Data Stories

Combine advanced analytics with design to identify the right problem, and ensure your solution leads to the desired outcomes

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tags: Business, analytics, design thinking, human-centered ai, Design, Consultancy, AI for good
categories: Design
Thursday 06.20.19
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How Doing Absolutely Nothing Makes You More Creative

You too can be a creative thinker who goes down in history - or, at least, feel more fulfilled and do better work.

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tags: Creativity, Psychology, Design, Reflection, Boredom
categories: Creativity
Friday 04.12.19
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To Solve Your Hardest Problems Don’t Think About Them — For a While

Take advantage of the ‘Deliberation-Without-Attention’ effect and create your own eureka moments

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tags: mind hack, productivity, Psychology, Design, Work, Creativity
categories: Creativity
Wednesday 11.15.17
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8 Stakeholder Interview Questions For Unique Insights

To succeed with your project, you need to gain a deep understanding of others’ motivations

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tags: Interview, UX, Design, Research, Stakeholders
categories: Design
Tuesday 01.31.17
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Is the Business of Innovation Stuck in Tradition?

Challenges For The Future Of Design Consultancies

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tags: Design, Innovation, Consultancy, Agency, Future, Business
categories: Design
Sunday 05.22.16
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