Month: March 2014

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The Myth of Youth in Design Innovation

“It takes a long time to become young.” ~Pablo Picasso There is a brutal culture of ageism in the tech sector and Silicon Valley, and this ageism that worships youth above all else spills over into the design sector as well. When tech giants such as Mark Zuckerberg declare that “Young people are just smarter” […]

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UX Design and Social Entrepreneurship

“The human-centered focus, and the rigor and creativity required to maintain that focus over the entire course of the work, sets design thinking apart from other methods of problem solving.” ~Sarah A. Soule Design thinking has been adapted as an effective methodology not only for product design and business models but also for social entrepreneurship. […]