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We’re joyfully receiving your feedback. Here’s where we’re headed:

Design ObserverWe’re joyfully receiving your feedback. Here’s where we’re headed: Kenya Hara (原 研哉), the Japanese graphic designer, curator, and writer, has built an exceptional body of work based on his observations on the power of design. Unlike art, which is an individual expression, design must be

31 August
Becoming a better observer has defined John Ball’s 40-year design career

Design ObserverBecoming a better observer has defined John Ball’s 40-year design career It's made him better at helping people understand things, which is how he believes designers must meet the moment The post Becoming a better observer has defined John Ball’s 40-year design career appeared first on Design

31 August
Encontrar tu propia voz toma más tiempo que hacerse viral

Design ObserverEncontrar tu propia voz toma más tiempo que hacerse viral Plot twist: the newsletter is in Spanish today. Scroll down for a link to the English version. The post Encontrar tu propia voz toma más tiempo que hacerse viral appeared first on DesignObserver .

24 August
“It’s time to take back the baton”

Design Observer“It’s time to take back the baton” Leaders and investors are ready to start planning, and it's time for design to lead. The post “It’s time to take back the baton” appeared first on DesignObserver .

24 August
The Smithsonian was ordered to flag “inaccurate information.” I designed a poster series that required complicated truths.

Design ObserverThe Smithsonian was ordered to flag “inaccurate information.” I designed a poster series that required complicated truths. In July, the Trump administration ordered signs to be hung outside Smithsonian museums warning visitors that exhibitions may contain “inaccurate information.” It has reignited a familiar question for me and many others:

24 August
Radical collaboration requires friction

Design ObserverRadical collaboration requires friction 10 do's and don'ts on getting collaboration right, from Siberia co-founder and managing partner The post Radical collaboration requires friction appeared first on DesignObserver .

11 August
Finding your voice is slower than going viral, but it’s worth it, says designer Guillermo Flores Pacheco

Design ObserverFinding your voice is slower than going viral, but it’s worth it, says designer Guillermo Flores Pacheco After 20 years designing for big brands like Nike, Adobe, and Marc Jacobs, the artist says the real work was learning to draw from his Mexican identity to cultivate a unique style. The post Finding your voice is slower t

30 July
Wracked with doubt? Good

Design ObserverWracked with doubt? Good I’m not sure about much of anything right now. The world is <waves arms around> a lot. How about you? Here’s something that might help. I recently caught up with Linda Hill, the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business

27 July
The launch of Kimi K3

Design ObserverThe launch of Kimi K3 When you reach for the moon, you best not miss The post The launch of Kimi K3 appeared first on DesignObserver .

24 July
AI will offer you confidence and conviction. Don’t fall for it.

Design ObserverAI will offer you confidence and conviction. Don’t fall for it. Doubt is the single most reliable trigger for collaboration we have The post AI will offer you confidence and conviction. Don’t fall for it. appeared first on DesignObserver .

24 July
The design-led business advantage: prioritizing the customer experience

Design ObserverThe design-led business advantage: prioritizing the customer experience As customer experience quality declines, the companies sustaining design-led performance stand out The post The design-led business advantage: prioritizing the customer experience appeared first on DesignObserver .

16 July
The Met’s audience engagement team is aiming for meaning

Design ObserverThe Met’s audience engagement team is aiming for meaning Why the goal isn't a "right" way to see art, but an invitation to connect The post The Met’s audience engagement team is aiming for meaning appeared first on DesignObserver .

14 July