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"How do you keep up as an industrial designer?" 🔍 I'm often asked this question. We designers thrive on innovation and creativity. It's essential to stay informed and inspired. For me, staying current involves regularly reading top industry blogs like FastCoDesign, Dezeen, and Core77. These platforms offer insights into global design trends and creative thinking. I also attend key trade fairs like Salone del Mobile in Milan, Dutch Design Week, and CES in Las Vegas. These events are perfect for witnessing innovations and networking with peers. It’s about engaging with the broader design community and continuously learning. P.S. What is your favorite design blog or event? — Like this? I’m Simon T. Gorski, an industrial designer and entrepreneur with 12 years of experience designing products that impact markets. Follow me for daily insights about industrial design. #IndustrialDesign #Innovation #DesignTrends 

✨ How can feminist design practices help us to embrace unknown futures in uncertain times? Looking forward to talking about #FeministFutures at this year's Service Design Days at Dutch Design Week!

What's happening at Milan Design Week 2024? Many of you asked for it. We did it. A map easy to navigate including 100 events that here, at DesignWanted, we consider relevant. It's not done yet, but it will be updated until the end of the week. So, keep your eyes on it! ;) View the map >> https://lnkd.in/d77RBfyQ #designwanted #milandesignweek #milandesignweekguide

Why should Industry 4.0 matter to designers? Does everyone even know what the aforementioned terms mean? Do new times call for innovative designers? What is Design 4.0? Can designers compete with artificial intelligence? Are designers at risk of unemployment? Can digital culture also help reduce our environmental footprint?

What are some of the typical myths about design, and how can we rethink them? Camilla Devereux, Jessica Kyriacou, Chloe Taylor-Gee and Magdalena Jurczuk from our Design and Research practice visited the Design Museum in London recently. It was a chance to step away from our day-to-day activities and, as the visit took place during the Design Researchers in Residence programme, it was also an opportunity to explore other design researchers’ projects whilst reflecting on our own practice. At Social Finance, we conduct research and develop solutions to complex and enduring social problems. We recognise that the role of design in our mission can be hard to communicate. One of the things we liked about the museum was how clearly it shared the value of design to audiences who might be new to the subject. We were particularly struck by how the museum helped to break down some of the myths that we commonly hear about design. Inspired by our visit, we’ve recalibrated some common design myths and reshaped them in the context of our work. Read the article to learn more. #DesignAndResearch #DesignResearch #DesignMuseum #design #DesignCommunity #designer

WHAT TO EXPLORE AT 3 DAYS OF DESIGN? We met with Peter Husted Sylvest, Line Christiane Mollerup, Jonathan Nolan Soriano and Iben Tusnelda Joo Frederiksen to ask them what they are most looking forward to experiencing at 3daysofdesign. Where to go? What’s new and exciting? And where does one eat between events? Dive into their recommendations here:

🤔 LinkedIn relevant question that activates the algorithm and drives attention to this post? 🤯 📣 Ok on 3rd July I'm doing a panel event with Disegno at Rimadesio in London alongside Tigris L. "Through the Fun House Mirror" on the possibility of #design and #change - "While design often reflects existing paradigms, the talk will explore forms of practice that aim to be transformative, foregrounding new aesthetics, ideas and social values. Rather than meet the needs of the status quo, can design help to shape new ways of living, or foreground alternative perspectives." Thanks Oli Stratford for the invite, genuinely don't know what I'm going to talk about which is always makes for a super fun and impromptu chat.

"Wayshowing > Wayfinding"? 📚 …is the title of Per Mollerup's game-changing book! This eye-opening read will revolutionise how we think about guiding people through spaces. Here's our takeaway from this read! - Wayfinding as a problem-solving process: Mollerup breaks down wayfinding into a three-step iterative process of "Search, Decision, Motion," providing a clear structure for designers. - A balance between simplicity and redundancy: The book emphasises the importance of striking the right balance in Wayshowing design, ensuring clarity without overwhelming users. - Practical applications across various environments: From airports and hospitals to museums and cities, Mollerup offers real-world case studies that demonstrate the principles in action If you get a chance to get your hands on this book, read it! Worth the time!