Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design
When I worked at IDEO, I spoke with a few colleagues from IDEO.org who introduced me to the term “appropriate […]
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Design education
The only certainty that we have at DesignWanted is that we must never stop studying and learning new things. For this, we created the Design education section, whose purpose is to share practical tips to help the design community improve their skills, both on the design and business side.
The Final Jury has selected the winners of the iF Design Award 2025
The judging process for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 revolved around five essential criteria: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability. […]
A strong design theory: 4 examples of a designer’s most powerful weapon
Have you ever asked yourself what makes a designer truly relevant to you? Why do some names and works stay […]
Frankfurt RheinMain sets the stage for World Design Capital 2026
Frankfurt RheinMain is making strides toward its role as the World Design Capital – WDC 2026 with the unveiling of […]
Mario Tsai, the Super Designer
China is a land of immense opportunities, especially for designers. Some industrial districts count thousands of manufacturers, making the demand […]
Marcantonio’s Maximalist Minimalism: breaking the rules in design
In design, opposites often attract, and few designers evoke this tension better than Marcantonio. This principle holds especially true when […]
Making meaningful material: exploring Product Design, Service Innovation, and Social Impact
In the face of challenges such as climate change, aging populations, carbon neutrality, and other systemic issues, industrial designers are […]
Products without distractions: the power of essential design
Some products communicate their essence immediately, without the need for lengthy explanations. Through their lines, colors, materials, and proportions, they […]
Redefining norms: what extreme users teach us about design
Recently, my friend Devin Liddell, a designer and principal futurist at TEAGUE, and I embarked on an intriguing project: designing […]
Secrid Talent Podium 2024: a celebration of pioneering design
Held annually in Eindhoven, the Secrid Talent Podium has quickly become a highlight of Dutch Design Week (DDW), as it […]
Why complex products need designers to help keep things simple
As products become ever more technically complex, the importance of implementing a thorough user-centred design process when developing cutting-edge technology […]
Unearthing the stories of land, history and identity – “Soils” Exhibition 2024
What lies beneath our feet isn’t just soil, it is a repository of stories, our current situation, and it partly […]
