When you make something new you can copy what has been done before. Alternatively, you can go deeper and distill contextual information or other cultural references and translate those concepts into inspiration to drive your…
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Technology amplifies our senses
Technology allows people to perceive connections and patterns that we would not normally be able to sense with our bodies. Binoculars can bring objects closer and the lenses can be focused so that we can…
Figuring out where you are
One way to see where you are is to simply look around. What do your eyes tell you? Are you in a room, an open space, indoors, outdoors, or someplace else? Maybe you are walking…
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…