In April and June I helped run two DMI conferences, both focused on exploring the values of design in business. I’ve been a bit enamored with this topic, and I’d like to know, could there be a common language about design value, and could this help advance the agenda for design in business? The DMI […]
Read MoreImagine the possibilities in Amsterdam
I’m just leaving for Amsterdam to run the DMI conference. Here is my vision for the event … Just imagine if the values of design were known to all. If everyone felt they simply could not live without good design in business, governments and society. And imagine if they felt that design processes were paramount […]
Read MoreAdvanced training for Korean design managers
I recently had 22 design managers from Korea visit me for a week of training. It was inspiring, challenging and exciting to say the least. DMI has collaborated with KIPD, the Korean Design Council, many times on research and conferences, including creating the Samsung case study for Harvard, but this was the first time we […]
Read MoreCreative recruiting accolades
When I announced I was stepping down as president of DMI to launch a creative recruiting agency specializing in industrial design recruiting, innovation recruiting and UX design recruiting, I received some very nice emails from many DMI members; I was humbled to say the least. It seems there is not only a need for specialized […]
Read MoreLess But Better
Wow. I can’t believe that I just resigned my post as president of DMI. I wanted this job so bad when I started over 5 years ago, and now I just willingly let it go. What changed? I changed. That’s maybe part of the challenge. While DMI is an amazing opportunity and has an amazing […]
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