Design & Critical Thinking

In this session, we discuss the relationship between AI, the potential for hyper-intelligence, and meaning through abstraction.

We also discuss the …

We discuss how to frame problems to explore them and the critical need for diversity (of minds, perspectives, etc) in these early design activities.

We discuss why we need to bring back imagination as many organizations …

We discuss the issue of the current north American education system and its repercussions on the global financing of education, with a focus on Europe. One of our community members, Matt, shares an approach/opportunity …

This was an unplanned and unmanaged informal discussion like we love to hold in the community. A discussion about foxes and tigers, about perceptions …

This is our monthly Community workshop session during which we discuss where we want the community to head.

We provided closure to the topic of …

3rd and final round of this series of discussions.

Themes for exploration:
How can we link back design practice and philosophy? What are the possible pain points of doing so? And what are the benefits of such a marriage?

We discuss the different forms of power, how they influence decision, how they relate (or not) to design.We disucss how power can be reciprocal, and how it is best described in context.

We also discuss the notion that …

How can we link back design practice and philosophy? What are the possible pain points of doing so? And what are the benefits of such a marriage?

→ The focus of this discussion will be on "decision-making" and "enacting …

Hey, we need to discuss. No seriously. 

Design and philosophy seem to be two different things, right? One is about thinking, and the other about doing... or are they?  How can we link back design practice and …

We discussed philosophy and how the process of exploring certain topics affects your understanding of them, which lead us to talk about the nature of …

In this session, we have a really interesting informal discussion, what Marc called "improv session" and Krasi called "emergent discussion". 

We …

Le design systémique n'est pas une pratique nouvelle, mais prend de l'ampleur depuis quelques années comme sujet à part entière dans les communautés de designers. 

Cet intérêt soudain créer des attentes et donc un …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask questions, etc.  

In this session, on …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask questions, etc.

In this session, we …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask questions, etc. 

We continue our …

Ceci est la version francophone de nos sessions informel « Virtual Chalet ». Ces rencontres récurrentes (une fois toutes les 2 semaines) existent afin que la communauté Design & Critical Thinking (D&CT) prenne …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask questions, etc.  

In this session, we …

Chalet Virtuel 17 février 2022 – Ceci est la version francophone de nos sessions informel « Virtual Chalet ». Ces rencontres récurrentes (une fois toutes les 2 semaines) existent afin que la communauté Design & …

Virtual Chalet, 15 February 2022 – The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask questions, etc.  

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Ceci est la version francophone de nos sessions informel « Virtual Chalet ». Ces rencontres récurrentes (une fois toutes les 2 semaines) existent afin que la communauté Design & Critical Thinking (D&CT) prenne …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the community to take the space & time to discuss, share ideas & experiences, find support, ask questions, etc.

This week we discuss …

Ceci est la version francophone de nos sessions informel « Virtual Chalet ». Ces rencontres récurrentes (une fois toutes les 2 semaines) existent afin que la communauté Design & Critical Thinking (D&CT) prenne …

The "virtual chalet" is a recurring informal event (once every 2 weeks) for the Design & Critical Thinking community to take the space & time to discuss, make sense, share ideas & experiences, find support, …

We tend to see design and innovation as problem-solving spaces. This engineering and …

Today, we discuss Planet Centric Design with Samuel Huber, Design Strategist at GoodPatch who specialised in sustainable design approaches. Samuel also pursues a Ph.D. in Systemic Management at the University of St. …

This is a “collaborative drawing session” with the Design & Critical Thinking community turned into a podcast –drawing as a medium for …

In this episode, we discuss with Pascal Briod, Head of Product at Monito, about user research and UX design in a Startup company. From the very inception of the company to managing a growing team of UX & UI …

Voici un nouveau format, "La Critique", dans lequel nous prennons un article, un media, ou une affirmation que l'on analyse. Aujourd'hui, nous analysons un article d'une agence française, qui nous présente ce qu'est la …

Dans cet épisode, nous discutons avec Stéphane Bonnier de design et  d’agilité organisationnelle. Stéphane apporte une lumière unique grâce à sa longue expérience dans le business & en tant que chef d’entreprises, …

In this episode, I propose and develop the concept of “Space-for-action barrier” or the thing that prevents designers, innovators, and change agents …

Part 9: In this episode, we discuss Systemic Design, the future of design, and what Joel sees as a growing opportunity in the relationship between Design and Data Science. This video is part of a longer discussion with …

Part 8: In this episode, we discuss the importance of testing (looping back to the importance of hypotheses) and how even small changes can have big consequences. This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel …

Part 7: In this episode, we discuss how designers create knowledge and the importance of the level of evidence we are taking into account in holding …

This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel Marsh about the value of UX.

Joel Marsh is an experienced UX designer, Founder at Peekerton, and author of “UX for Beginners” published by O’Reilly.

Kevin Richard is a …

This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel Marsh about the value of UX.

Joel Marsh is an experienced UX designer, Founder at Peekerton, and author of “UX for Beginners” published by O’Reilly.

Kevin Richard is a …

This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel Marsh about the value of UX.

Joel Marsh is an experienced UX designer, Founder at Peekerton, and author of “UX for Beginners” published by O’Reilly.

Kevin Richard is a …

This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel Marsh about the value of UX.

Joel Marsh is an experienced UX designer, Founder at Peekerton and author of “UX for Beginners” published by O’Reilly.

Kevin Richard is a …

This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel Marsh about the value of UX.

Joel Marsh is an experienced UX designer, Founder at Peekerton and author of “UX for Beginners” published by O’Reilly.

Kevin Richard is a …

In this episode, we discuss with Peter Horvath about Design, Co-creation, Service Design, and even Swiss democracy which Peter links to a form of Co-creation & participatory design process.

Peter Horvath is a UX …

This video is part of a longer discussion with Joel Marsh about the value of UX.  

Joel Marsh is an experienced UX designer, Founder at Peekerton, and author of “UX for Beginners” published by O’Reilly.

Kevin Richard is …

In this episode, we welcome Massimo Curatella to discuss how to understand and explain complex topics such as systems and complexity principles to …

For our first podcast in English, we're proud to welcome Emilijan Sekulovski who offered us a great discussion around organizational design, team …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Géraud reviennent sur un sujet abordé avec Daniele Catalanotto: comment allez au-delà des limitations du Human-centered design (HCD). Géraud as plusieurs points à ajouter, et cela nous donné …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Géraud discutent de l'importance (ou non) d'avoir un portfolio lorsqu'on est designer. 

Géraud de Laval est Product …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Géraud discutent des “guerres de chapelles” que sont le Design Thinking et Design Sprint, sujets récurrents dans le domaine, et qui sont parfois des portes d'entrée au design pour des …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Géraud discutent du “Design For Value” ou de comment designer en équilibrant besoins utilisateurs et besoins business.

Géraud de Laval est Product Designer au Smart Lab de Romande Energie, …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de pourquoi l'esprit de synthèse est important et comment l'enseigner.

Daniele Catanalotto est un Service Designer & formateur qui cherche à rendre l'innovation accessible …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de quelques astuces pour rendre les rapports de recherche utilisateur actionable pour les équipes et le business. 

Daniele Catanalotto est un Service Designer & formateur …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de quand cela devient pertinent d'arrêter d'utiliser des post-its papier au profit des outils numériques, et quand le papier reste roi.

Daniele Catanalotto est un Service …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de la différence entre un Journey Maps et un Service Blueprints, ainsi que quand et comment les utilisers.

Daniele Catanalotto est un Service Designer & formateur qui …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent avec Géraud de Laval des forces et des faiblesses lorsque nous travaillons en tant que designer en interne dans une entreprise, en agence, ou dans des startups.

Géraud de Laval

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent des "Mental Models" (modèles mentaux) et comment les designers peuvent les utiliser pour mieux comprendre les utilisateurs.

Résumé de notre échange ainsi que les sources & …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent avec Géraud de Laval de ce qu'est le design stratégique et comment cela prend forme dans différentes entreprises.

Géraud de Laval est Product Designer au Smart Lab de Romande …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de conseils très simples et pratiques lorsque vous organisez des ateliers à distance.  

🔥 Le résumé de notre échange ainsi que les sources & références sont disponible …

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de l'idée qu'il est parfois plus facile de définir ce qu'est une chose en disant ce qu'elle n'est pas. 

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Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent des notions de self-service et de shadow work (travail parallèle), techniques qui peuvent être mises en …

Note: this discussion was recorded in French. 

Dans ce podcast, Kevin et Daniele discutent de ce qui pourrait arriver après le design centrée sur l'humain (Human Centered Design ou HCD). Est-ce le Planet Centric Design ?