Archive for December, 2009

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December 28, 2009, 3 Comments

Unique Furniture Design That’s “Out-of-the-Box” Vintage Subway Scroll available at www.etsy.com By Carly Clark In the world of home design, furniture for general consumption often falls into two categories: high-end …

Ethics + Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion.

December 21, 2009, 1 Comment

An interview with Sarah Scaturro of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. The exhibition surveys the work of artists and designers (many of whom are based in New ...

Changing the Way We See Our World

December 17, 2009, No comments

A new computer display that decreases glare and increases visibility By Ben Knight Following up on last month’s blog post about technology and strat ...

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

December 14, 2009, No comments

Now is the time for designers to hone their business skills. By Kristin Leu At a time when companies are cutting back on projects and jobs, how can yo ...

  • Chief Meaning Officer
    December 10, 2009, No comments

    An exploration of how designers can add value by reinforcing meaning. Photo Credit: James Ransom By Diane Ruegensorn Recently, I was asked to present at the conference Designing for a ...

  • CATALYST Issue 2 is NOW Available!
    December 6, 2009, No comments

    Designing Climate Safe Economies: Life-Centered Design This issue of CATALYST Strategic Design Review examines the consequences of an extractive, consumer-driven global economy and encourages thinking about new models and methods. ...

  • CATALYST Perspective: Life-Centered Design
    December 6, 2009, No comments

    View the article spreads in our digital publication The conversation about climate is an urgent one, which requires the participation of strategic thinkers across all sectors, disciplines and countries. Political ...

  • Reframing our Consumer-Based Economy
    December 6, 2009, 1 Comment

    View the article spreads in our Digital Publication By Eric Wilmot The Shift from Human-Centered to Resource-Centered Design We are all consumers. As we continue to gain a deeper understanding ...

  • Soil Not Oil
    December 6, 2009, No comments

    View the article spreads in our digital publication By Dr. Vandana Shiva Navdanya International is redesigning the agriculture model in India by training farmers with practices that naturally increase crop ...