8. One-on-one, 60mins, well-planned interviews. Keep moving after. Didn’t expect such a clear cut answer to what may seem such a subjective inquiry, eh?

The world is more and more designed to push us into our amygdala, our reptilian brain. So how might we rethink our design practices in such a world?

Stories, anecdotes, skills and toys I’m using to tap into the potential of the design process of become a space for care, compassion, and healing, and, thus, becoming more effective, more impactful.

Design research goes beyond user research. Through uncovering interconnectedness and a ruthless search for the right problem to solve, design research helps us move the needle on those big, gnarly, problems.

Don’t go chasing waterfall or action items! Instead, commit to practicing your values. Your values are a firm trellis that your actions can grow flexibly and intentionally around.