An intervention, in a design sense, is something that fits into or complements a landscape or a specific context. This context can be nature, an office environment, or the resolution of a customer’s problem. As…
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Strive to understand why
Cultural awareness starts with taking note of what is going on around you and comparing and contrasting your experience with that of what you are seeing at that moment. It means watching how people do…
Why the behavior of people is the root of culture
When you understand what is happening at the lowest levels of an organization you can gain an appreciation for the roots of its culture. How people behave, how they speak to one another or interact…
Using Patterns to Make Sense of Your World
Whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, or executive it’s important to be aware of the context in which you are working. Within that context, patterns are the daily habits, behaviors, or consistent actions that…
Crossing thresholds
A threshold can be defined as a strip of a material that forms the bottom of a doorway. It can mark the point at which one moves from outside to inside or a more pronounced…
Hearing the call
The call is a chance, a fleeting glimpse of the future, that can disappear in an instant. It can be a vision, thought, sound, or smell, that stimulates a connection in your mind, and for…