Debate
Debate: How to Brainstorm Effectively
In my recent post Susan Cain: The power of introverts, I mentioned that I agreed with Cain’s view on brainstorming — that it is beneficial to allow participants to brainstorm on their own before discussing ideas in a group setting. Then last week I came across more articles discussing the procedure of brainstorming.
Susan Cain: The power of introverts | Video on TED.com
Susan Cain: The power of introverts | Video on TED.com. As someone who would describe herself as naturally more introverted, I really love this video highlighting the power of introverts in a culture that tends to value extroversion. This video goes along with a long list of articles I’ve read over the past few months […]
Coca-Cola Arctic Home White Cans: Good Move?
Recently, Coca-Cola has received some backlash from the release of the Arctic Home white cans. It is the first time in the company’s 125-year history that the cans are not mostly red. So, was the decision to produce these limited-edition white cans a good one or was it a poor strategy to raise awareness?
The Creative vs. The Marketing Team
The reason I like this article The Creative vs. The Marketing Team: Yin And Yang, Oil And Water — Smashing Magazine is because it breaks down the issues between creative and marketing teams and encourages designers to stand up for themselves and their work. It is, of course, written from the perspective of a creative person, but it doesn’t put all the blame on marketing people. The author is really seeking to have us all work better together.
The Design Imperialism Debate
As soon as I wrote my post about Emily Pilloton’s Design Revolution Roadshow, my husband was quick to show me this article written by Bruce Nussbaum over at Fast Company: Is Humanitarian Design the New Imperialism? This article has caused quite a stir in the design community. At first glance, I found the article to […]