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 […]
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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.
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 […]
Choreographing power: government innovation through a Design lens
My interest and intention lie less in politics and more in the design and innovation aspects within the political sphere. […]
Michel Charlot: Design as it should be
When I first encountered Michel Charlot’s work, I was struck by how something so seemingly “normal” could feel so effortlessly […]
Democratic Design: how IKEA revolutionized the way we live
Nestled in the heart of Älmhult, Sweden —IKEA’s founder’s hometown—a unique blend of history, innovation, and vision comes to life. […]
Unlocking new trends and user needs: the impact of Brand-School collaborations
Collaborations between brands and design schools often offer valuable strategic input for new product development, as seen in the partnership […]
The standout winners of the 2024 DesignEuropa Awards
Organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the DesignEuropa Awards celebrate the best of European industrial design, recognizing […]
Creating with consciousness: how data and design meet desire?
At the start of the fall semester at MIT, I successfully presented at my fourth PhD committee meeting. The weather […]
Saul Kim: the Architect-Designer
Known for his minimalist approach, Saul Kim seamlessly merges the roles of architect and designer, challenging conventional norms with his […]
The first book exploring the design landscape of the MENA region
Design Doha, Qatar Museums’ biennial celebration of design excellence and innovation in Qatar and the MENA region, has launched Arab […]
