Here is a article on the business value of good design. For decades, designers have been trying to justify their value beyond "we make things pretty," and this article talks about the new wave of start up companies that are being captained by designers.
Read moreInfluence, and how to get it
We would all like to be seen as trusted, valued partners in our jobs. But the reality is sometimes you have to earn the right to do your job. Frustrating, I know, but true. In lieu of instant, unlimited trust and confidence from our “customers,” here are a few things we can all do to change the conversation, align perceptions, and gain/exert influence in our current and future roles.
Read moreLess is More
Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer closely associated with the consumer products company Braun and the Functionalist school of industrial design. Rams describes his design approach as "Less, but better" and has been a key influence in modern industrial design.
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