Human-Centered, Systems-Minded Design
Both human-centered and systems-thinking methods fit within an effective design approach, and can work in conjunction to address social challenges.
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Innovations in solution-based design techniques that address social problems (more)
Using Human-Centered Design to Advance Civic Engagement in Nonprofits
Civic engagement efforts in the United States are becoming a renewed priority for nonprofits, but they can seem like a strain. Human-centered design can help.
Design Thinking for Higher Education
To meet the challenges of a new era, universities should redesign their core functions while also creating capacities to reach emerging and underserved markets. Open access to this article is made possible by BYU-Pathway Worldwide & ASU's Center for Organization Research and Design.
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Social Impact by Design
This book offers useful ideas for integrating design thinking into a work environment but could provide more specific guidelines for the design process itself.
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Creating a Cross Sector Leadership Network
The James Irvine Foundation’s New Leadership Network provides lessons about how to foster civic innovation.
Spotting the Patterns: 2017 Trends in Design Thinking
Creative leaders and innovators are thinking about design thinking in more mature ways. Moving away from a sole emphasis on language and learning, they are increasingly focusing on questions of application, ownership, and impact.
Five SSIR Articles for U.N. Week
A reading list of our favorite articles on the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Motivations Behind Giving
Charitable appeals that address a wealthy person’s agency are more effective.
Two Paths to Supporting Grassroots Innovation
An innovation experiment in Indonesia yields insights on how international development organizations can effectively foster innovation within the communities they aim to help.
Giving Your Genius: A New Approach to Corporate Philanthropy
When companies deploy the same processes they use to create commercial value to create philanthropic value, they can truly help charities achieve their social missions.