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In 2007, Nathan Shedroff helped launch an MBA program in design strategy at California College of the Arts. Here, he discusses some things the faculty has learned so far, along with the importance of design thinking in business
Companies such as Apple are focusing on how design for the disabled might inspire easy-to-use gadgets for people of all ages and abilities. Graham Pullin, author of Design Meets Disability, discusses how this approach makes sense for businesses.
The U.N. estimates that by 2050 some 70 percent of the world's population will live in cities. Chris Luebkeman, director for global foresight and innovation at Arup, discusses the implications of this shift, and some of the measures being taken to face it
"I know your system was a success because nobody mentioned it." So spoke a happy client to David Gibson, a trailblazing New York designer. Here, Gibson explains the importance of information design, as shown by outfits such as Apple and Best Buy
