How IDEO Designers Persuade Companies to Accept Change

IDEO is always an incredible source for inspiration on how to run a design shop and how to work effectively with clients. HBR’s article on their process and how to get stakeholders to accept change is an awesome reference. …

Studio 360 — Virtual Reality Narratives

The New Yorker has been running a number of articles on VR lately—maybe it’s a sign that it’s finally hit critical mass? After a century of two-dimensional narratives driven by our interaction with screens, maybe it’s time for something new. …

Why We Don’t Take Siri Seriously

Joshua does a fantastic job outlining the issues with our little AI assistants right now. The biggest problem is that they do not connect or interact with each other, they often misinterpret our intent, and they are very myopic. …

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

Easily my favorite essay from Oliver Sacks. For anyone who wants to know more about his work or why he was so influential, this essay is a must read. …

How to Conduct an Effective Stakeholder Interview

A critically important resource for designers as they start on new projects or meet with their clients. While the rules are simple, it will change the way that you think about new projects coming from side of the designer or the client. …