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The big design freak-out: A generation of design leaders grapple with their future
The first generation of corporate design leaders are transitioning out of their executive roles at companies like IBM, McKinsey, and others. What comes next?
Design Thinking Misses the Mark (SSIR)
Design thinking has failed to deliver on its promise to solve the world’s thorniest social challenges. Adopting a critical design stance can help designers serve communities, rather than their own methodology.
Design giant Ideo cuts a third of staff and closes offices as the era of design thinking ends
The storied design consultancy Ideo has been shedding staff throughout 2023 as it navigates a future where its traditional services are less in demand.