Five Articles From 2021 You May Have Missed
Every year the design review staff decides on some of our favorite articles from the year that may have been overlooked or just didn’t quite make the top-ten most read articles. These are some great articles that will help you be a better designer.
What is the circular economy? How do I design for it? by Chris Mabey. Why should you read it? We are seeing the effects of climate change and as designers of products we have an ethical obligation to design products in such a way as to minimize their environmental impact. Chris gives some great tips on how to design your products for the circular economy.
Understanding the Impact of Products: An Introduction to the 11 Social Impact Categories by Andrew Armstrong. Why should you read it? Keeping with our theme from the first article in this list, all products have an impact on people’s lives. Andrew gives insight into what you should consider about the social impact a product has.
Keep the Big Picture in Mind by Terri Bateman. Why should you read it? When you are in the middle of a project it is easy to get caught up in the details of what you are doing, and continue working on a particular part of a project. Terri explains why it is so important for you to take a step back and look at the big picture to have a better chance at having a successful project.
The Problem in Pursuing Your Passion by John Salmon. Why should you read it? John gives a compelling argument for why we should not let our passion pick us, but rather take control of our future by actively picking our passions.
A Simple Hack for Completing Long-Term Projects by Chris Mattson. Why should you read it? Chris gives a simple tip that can be applied to almost any project. It will help you make progress throughout the course of the project and avoid procrastination.
