Design thinking has failed to deliver on its promise to solve the world’s thorniest social challenges. Adopting a critical design stance can help designers serve communities, rather than their own methodology.
To address more complex social challenges, design thinking must become radically more collaborative and oriented toward systems change.
When fewer Americans than ever believe government is meeting their needs, a new approach that elevates the voices of citizens is long overdue. User-centered design holds great promise in a well-defined set of circumstances.
IDEO brings a human-centered design lens to voting in Los Angeles County—and finds compelling opportunities to increase participation nationally.
By integrating two practices—design thinking and adaptive leadership—social innovators can manage projects in a way that’s both creatively confident and relentlessly realistic.
Why general funding for nonprofit organizations is the future of innovation.
To achieve sustained impact, designers should strive to shift the fundamental dynamics of development.
The launch of the new Autodesk Foundation marks another catalytic moment for the social sector.
Creative Confidence describes strategies for those looking to unlock their creativity in any field.
A fledgling program trains designers to consider the ecological, economic, and social issues shaping the built environment.
