Design Thinking
The Next Chapter in Design for Social Innovation
To address more complex social challenges, design thinking must become radically more collaborative and oriented toward systems change.
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Design Thinking
When to Use User-Centered Design for Public Policy
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.
Civic Engagement
Human-Centered Design for the Voting Experience
IDEO brings a human-centered design lens to voting in Los Angeles County—and finds compelling opportunities to increase participation nationally.
Leadership
Leading Change Through Adaptive Design
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.
Nonprofit Management
When Restrictions Apply
Why general funding for nonprofit organizations is the future of innovation.
Design Thinking
When Will Design Get Serious About Impact?
To achieve sustained impact, designers should strive to shift the fundamental dynamics of development.
Philanthropy
The Rise of Design Philanthropy
The launch of the new Autodesk Foundation marks another catalytic moment for the social sector.
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Social Entrepreneurship
Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All
Creative Confidence describes strategies for those looking to unlock their creativity in any field.
Technology & Design
Calling for a Triple Bottom Line Design Metric
A fledgling program trains designers to consider the ecological, economic, and social issues shaping the built environment.
Design Thinking
What John Doerr Can Do for Women in Design
Overlooking the unique and invaluable role of women as design leaders is bad for business and for all of us.