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David Byrne and Creativity in Reverse

Jan 28 2010


The Musician, Author and Designer shares his thoughts on the origins of Creativity

by Adam Zoltowski

David Byrne, the former lead singer of the Talking Heads, recently gave a lecture at the Bellhouse in Brooklyn concerning the origins of creativity…READ MORE...



The SEE Project

Jan 25 2010


 

SEE launches its first Policy Booklet: Integrating Design Into Regional Innovation Policy

By Anna Whicher & Gisele Raulik-Murphy

With the conclusion of 2009, there are many exciting design policy developments at the three policy levels in Europe: the…READ MORE...



Resolving to Innovate

Jan 21 2010


An exploration of five traits that differentiate successful innovators

By Erin Weber

January 2010 seems like a great time to set some professional goals, so when I finally got the chance to sit down with the December issue of Harvard Business Review,…READ MORE...



Luxurious India

Jan 18 2010


An exploration of the opportunities and challenges of the expansion of luxury goods into the Indian market

Image Courtesy: The DLF Emporio Website.
The DLF Emporio Mall in New Delhi, India that houses brands like Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Fendi,…READ MORE...



Patagonia: Getting from Here to There

Nov 23 2009


 

One company’s recent initiative tracks its products from design to delivery.




By Holly Burns

Patagonia has long had a reputation for producing quality clothing while becoming one of the most environmentally responsible retailers to date.  However, their latest venture of…READ MORE...



The Corporate Language of Strategic Design

Nov 19 2009


How David Butler has helped Coke maintain competitive advantage through design.

David Butler, Coke Cola’s vice president of global design, is a master of strategic design. Based on his story, I have synthesized four techniques he has used to maximize the…READ MORE...



The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool

Nov 12 2009


A system that helps purchasers evaluate, compare and select electronic products based on their environmental impact.

OLPC

By Ben Knight

Getting a new computer for your Design Strategy work?
Check EPEAT first and make sure you choose an environmentally friendly one.

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Meaningful Design

Nov 02 2009


An introspective look at the value behind design.

sudanese pots

Sudanese pots by Kristina Drury

By Diane Ruengsorn
As my company Domestic Aesthetic is planning for 2010, we’re facing the ever-important question of what new products…READ MORE...



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