Building a design-driven culture is easier said than done, especially when a company is accustomed to doing business in other ways. Getting people to adjust to new ways of seeing, thinking, and doing can work…
Writing
4 thoughts on creating
Turning an idea into reality can be something that is plotted over time or it can occur spontaneously as just the right combination of factors align. A person’s will can shape an outcome through careful…
Slowing down will shift your perspective
I stopped pedaling and began to coast down the hill as I felt gravity takeover. The road began to narrow as I accelerated and the trees turned into a green blur on the edge of…
Finish what you start
Loose ends can be tied up or left alone. The process of unraveling starts with a single thread working itself loose over time and can end with an entire piece of fabric becoming un-done. They…
Mapping what’s next
Mapping the unknown can be like trying to find your way around in the dark. Where do you start? I use my senses to get oriented and then I try to make sense of what’s…
Giving form and taking control
It’s tough to move on and leave the past behind, but that’s how you move forward. The patterns, tools, and processes that got you to this point are not the same as those that will…