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"As we see seismic shifts in the world, there is a need to radically rethink our systems. It’s time for designers to come up with new ways of bringing about, and sustaining, change." Read more about how we make this possible by shifting from a human-centered design model to a community-powered transformation one via our our newly published article “Life After Design Thinking” written by our very own Lead Design Strategist & Service Designer, Deniz Dönmez. Editing and contributions by Communications Lead, Melissa Lara Clissold and Community & Communications Director, Leen S. and visuals by our Visual Designer, Gökçe Kodan. https://lnkd.in/gjNnqiVc How do you think we can collectively pave the way towards a regenerative world? Drop your comments below. #designthinking #community #communitypoweredtransformation #esg #regeneration #dei #jedi #sustainability #futureofbusiness

I was about to write an article about the importance of designing relationships (rather than artifacts) to change the perspective and outcomes of what we do, but my colleague Deniz Dönmez has dealt with the topic in a fantastic way and more detail in this inspiring article

A brilliant piece by Deniz Dönmez on the power of communities in driving change. Over the last two decades, Design Thinking paradigm has unlocked a wonderful path with its range of tools, frameworks and mindsets - and it certainly has moved the dial. However, as we witness the intractable challenges of the moment, there is a dire need to expand our portfolio of approaches. As ATÖLYE, we believe the unlock lies in the ability to curate, engage and activate communities of practice within and outside organizations, which in return can create tangible business value around four corners of the organization: talent, brand, impact and innovation. For more, see the link below. Also note that this is part of a broader series where we will keep iterating on the narrative of "Community-powered Transformation." Feedback welcome.

I'm excited to share that I’ve completed the "Design for a Better World with Don Norman" course at the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) with a Top 10% distinction! Key takeaways from the course: 1. Meaningful Measurements: Developing new metrics to better understand and improve the human experience is essential for identifying real problems and evaluating the success of design solutions. 2. Designing for the Circular Economy: It's crucial to consider a product's entire lifecycle and address the issue of waste, moving beyond a consumeristic throwaway culture. 3. Humanity-Centered Design: Every product should consider human rights, societal impact, and environmental sustainability. 4. Designers as Facilitators: Effective problem-solving involves collaboration. Designers should facilitate solutions rather than working in isolation. https://lnkd.in/dGgEWcVN

What's design’s impact on future generations? At a recent Service Design Circle ⭕️ session hosted by Emilie Moravec, we approached a complex question: how can design today shape better future outcomes for people and planet? From the development of ‘infinite scroll’ experiences to life-centred design, we looked at how the choices we make influence more than just the intended users. While focusing on people and planet, we also explored key business-centric insights that connect the two: ✏️ Ethical and environmental pressures are opportunities to align design with broader business goals—doing the right thing can also drive better outcomes and more sustainable business models. ✏️ Being a "good ancestor" (nod to Roman Krznaric’s book) means pushing for longer-term thinking to identify down-stream impacts when planning. ✏️ Systems thinking can be a tool to connect the dots for businesses, showing how small changes can ripple through—and either strengthen or weaken—the system and intended outcomes. ✏️ Mapping broader impacts can shift the conversation beyond immediate user needs to consider the bigger picture. It’s not always easy to push for long-term thinking. However, understanding future impacts on what the business values gives us a unique way to influence decision-making. What do you think? Is this possible or pie in the sky thinking? Emilie Moravec, Jin Wan, Nick Gaff, Ashleigh W., James Field, Service Design Show, Brad Alphonso, Marc Fonteijn https://lnkd.in/gAb7ihSH

Design is ever evolving and we need to be wary of that. #futuresdesign #speculativedesign #timelessness #designthinking #itstimetoreac8 #reac8

Why Designers Are Crucial for Our Future Design is often seen as the pursuit of aesthetics, but its true power lies in its ability to enact change. It's time to shift our perception and recognize that designers are pivotal in solving the world's pressing challenges. They have the potential to enhance our visual landscape and shape a hopeful, sustainable future. Armed with ideation and design thinking methodologies, designers possess a unique skill set that can save the world. Ideation transcends traditional problem-solving by fostering a mindset that blends creativity with strategy, allowing for innovative solutions to complex issues. This mindset is crucial in a constantly evolving world, presenting new challenges that require creative thinking. Why should ideation be considered a foundational degree? It's simple: this discipline teaches us to think differently, to combine disparate ideas into something new and actionable. In doing so, it prepares individuals to tackle changes head-on, armed with the ability to innovate and adapt. Highlighting the value of ideation and design thinking is familiar. Visionaries and a few educational institutions worldwide have long championed these approaches for their power to drive business innovation and societal transformation. It's about problem-solving, yes, but on a deeper level, it's about crafting a feasible, fair, and flourishing future for all. The need for creative problem-solvers has never been more acute. As we navigate the 21st century's complexities, we must recognize that designers do more than make our world beautiful—they have the power to make it better. Let's embrace and advocate for the role of design thinking and ideation in creating sustainable solutions. The future isn't just something that happens to us. In the hands of proactive designers and thinkers, it's something we can shape and improve. Supporting a future led by those who see beyond the horizon—the problem-solvers, the creative thinkers, and the innovators. Follow these institutions to learn more about - Creative Thinking for Complex Problem Solving. Inscape IDEO U #DesignThinking #Ideation #Innovation #FutureLeaders #FutureReady #ChallengeReady #SocietyReady #Creativity #Strategy

🙌 Design. What is it? Pixel pushing, pretty buttons... Or is it a toolbox for impactful innovation? Of course it can be both - pretty design is pretty awesome. But it's not all there is to it, and it's not enough to make a lasting impact. Imagine that every action we perform has an impact, whether we consider it or not. Using design methodology as a tool to actually consider and direct our energy is a great way to make sure our solutions are impactful and actually serving the purpose behind their creation. And this is a constant process, ever evolving. Of course, we need to consider the user. But we also need to consider the higher perspective - society, the planet, the bees, the trees. And of course, it has to be viable for the business for the product to thrive - at least in the current paradigm. And how can we align all of these? *Design*! Using mindful design tools to understand the problem, create a solution and measure the impact allows us to make sure that our creations actually create a benefit for all. And in this we are all responsible. How can your design choices shape a better future for all living beings? #DesignForImpact #UserCentricTech #PlanetCenteredDesign

Design is evolving beyond its traditional focus on #solving practical #problems and #enhancing #aesthetics. Here’s a look at various design paradigms that challenge conventional boundaries and envision future possibilities. 🔹 Critical Design: Provoking Thought Critical Design questions the cultural, social, and ethical implications of design, creating objects that provoke thought and reflection. 🔹 Design Fiction: Narratives of the Possible Design Fiction uses storytelling to explore potential futures, helping us envision how emerging technologies and societal shifts might shape our lives. 🔹 Design Futures: Shaping Tomorrow Design Futures combines forecasting and speculative design to create tangible visions of the future, encouraging proactive responses to change. 🔹 Anti-Design: Challenging Norms Anti-Design reacts against traditional principles, embracing the unconventional and provocative to challenge perceptions of beauty and utility. 🔹 Radical Design: Pushing Boundaries Radical Design intersects with political and social discourse, using avant-garde works to spark controversy and drive change. 🔹 Interrogative Design: Questioning Society Interrogative Design engages the public in dialogue about critical issues like privacy and social justice through thought-provoking works. 🔹 Design for Debate: Facilitating Discussion Design for Debate creates provocative artifacts to stimulate discussion and explore diverse perspectives on complex topics. 🔹 Adversarial Design: Embracing Conflict Adversarial Design uses confrontational works to challenge users, provoke critical thinking, and address contentious issues. 🔹 Discursive Design: Fostering Dialogue Discursive Design views design as a medium for storytelling and discussion, encouraging deeper engagement with ideas and concepts. 🔹 Future Scraping: Mining Possibilities Future Scraping explores emerging trends and technologies to create speculative designs that anticipate and respond to future challenges. Design is not just about creating products; it's a powerful means of engaging with the world and imagining what could be. These diverse #design #paradigms offer unique ways to #question, #critique, and #shape our #society. #reac8 #Design #Innovation #uxdesign #CriticalDesign #DesignFiction #DesignFutures #AntiDesign #RadicalDesign #InterrogativeDesign #DesignForDebate #AdversarialDesign #DiscursiveDesign #FutureScraping #SpeculativeDesign #FutureThinking

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 🎯 In industrial design, finding the right balance between stakeholder input and design integrity is key 🔑. You want your feedback heard, but how can you do that without limiting creativity? At ONMOTIO, we’ve mastered the art of blending client needs with innovative design. Here’s how we achieve the perfect harmony 🎶: 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 📝: Defining objectives early keeps the design team aligned with your business needs and ensures feedback stays focused. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 💡: While your input is valuable, trusting the designers allows them to find creative solutions that meet your goals while preserving the integrity of the design. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 🤝: Clear, actionable feedback helps drive the design forward. Collaborating effectively ensures both your vision and the designer’s expertise come together seamlessly. 𝗕𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚀: Sometimes new ideas feel uncomfortable, but embracing them can lead to standout designs that set your product apart in the market. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 ⏳: Staying aligned with original goals helps avoid scope creep, ensuring the design remains focused and the project stays on schedule. At ONMOTIO, we excel at blending your vision with cutting-edge design. Ready to create something remarkable? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 🤝✨.