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Creating something new

It’s difficult to actually create something new. More

I met Bill Moggridge only once, a few months ago, at his office in New York. I served as President of APDF until very recently and Bill had made appearances at our events. I reached out personally and was thrilled when he graciously accepted a short meeting with no agenda. More

Field trip to Rauschenberg at GRAM

By Michele

Inspiration can live outside the walls of the office. In fact, most of the time I think it does. Driving in the car, listening to music, reading a book… or perhaps taking a stroll through a world class art museum. More

Stepbrands

By Kelly

A few days every week, I spend my time with a fantastic young person who constantly helps me reframe the way I view the world. Whether we’re practicing superhero powers or spelling words, I am constantly amazed by how wholly we have accepted each other into our lives.We are, in a way, stepparents to the brands we help build at Peopledesign. More

Is easier better?

By David

We love easier. And our standards for “easier” seem to get raised everyday. As designers, we often find ourselves working to make something easier (communications, user experiences, etc. More

Design research revisited

By Curt

We spend a lot of time in front of clients. When we get a chance to sit in the audience and let other researchers and designers talk, it’s a welcome change of pace. Exposure to new models, new tools, and new ideas is one way we keep our work fresh and our thinking current. More