On #Design and Libertarian Paternalism: How to help users make better choices

If we define “best” as healthiest for users’ well-being, should we as designers be forcing users into what we know Continue reading →

3D CAD Mars Design Challenge

Why yes, I DID read too much science fiction as a youth! Remember, we once thought space stations and landing Continue reading →

Where Do Ideas Come From?

Famous Creatives Answer the Question Copying others? Wandering around observing things? Or just showing up to work? At design school, Continue reading →

If you can’t explain something in simple terms, you don’t understand it

I’ve always been told one of my strengths is my ability to convey technical information well to a wide spectrum Continue reading →

The First Black Female Astronaut On Fear, Audacity, And The Importance of Inclusion

Want to encourage equality among races, genders, and generations? Be audacious and a little impatient. On paper, Mae Jemison’s accomplishments Continue reading →

Coca Cola’s New Cap Design Encouraces Upcycling

Already ranked number 43 of the 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, Coca Cola has been working relentlessly to Continue reading →

Do We Need Asimov’s Laws?

As robots become ever more present in daily life, the question of how to control their behaviour naturally arises. Does Continue reading →

Quadriplegic racer will drive a Corvette using only his head

When Indy Racing League driver Sam Schmidt crashed in 2000 and became a quadriplegic, many assumed that his driving days Continue reading →