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Emotions are inseparable from how we humans think, choose, and act. In Emotional Design, cognitive scientist Don Norman shows how the principles of human psychology apply to the invention and design of new technologies and products. In The Design of Everyday Things, Norman made the definitive case for human-centered design, showing that good design demanded that the user's must take precedence over a designer's aesthetic if anything, from light switches to airplanes, was going to work as the user needed.

What if your money plan was built around the life you actually want?Design Your Reality is a lifestyle-first podcast about creating freedom through real estate investing — without chaos, confusion, or trying to be a “hardcore investor.”Hosted by Tracy Teskey, each episode explores how everyday Canadians are designing their future with smart rental property decisions, simple strategy, and intentional living. If you want travel, breathing room, and a calm path to wealth — you’re in the right place.

We’ve consistently observed a common pattern: regardless of the architectural approach—from traditional enterprise to more hands-on, emergent methods—teams face similar obstacles when building effective systems. The core challenge remains how to build software that truly works and enables a smooth flow of delivery. To address this, we’ve started a new series, Stories on Facilitating Software Design and Architecture. In these sessions, we focus on real-world experiences from our community, sharing practical stories about the alternative approaches that have delivered results. It’s ...

A searing critique of medical racism and a powerful call for health-care professionals to make real change in their field, written by a leading activist and doctor Unequal access to care. Misdiagnosis. Mistreatment. Medical gaslighting. An increasing number of studies show the profound impacts...

In this episode, we explore the value of e-commerce as a means to provide services globally, breaking through borders and obstacles. When your marketing efforts are successful and customers are ready to buy, you need an e-commerce website that is effective, easy to navigate, and maximizes your online business.Join us as we discuss the benefits of partnering with Indglobal, a leading provider of e-commerce design and support. Their team of experts can help you grow your business by providing a well-designed website that aligns with your business strategies and promotes e-commerce. We delve into...

Le design est une discipline à la croisée des arts, des sciences, des technologies et de l'humain. Ici, j'en parle simplement avec vous et de façon complètement décomplexé, en mode "discussion en terrasse", où tout le monde est le bienvenu. Les curieux, les amateurs, les acteurs et les experts. En totale connexion avec hier, aujourd'hui et demain ; il se décline dans différentes spécialités que sont le design graphique, le design produit, ou encore le design d'espace et la décoration. Tous les domaines sont concernés ; l'environnement, qu'il soit de proximité comme au sens le ...

In Design Any Disaster, certified emergency manager and master business continuity practitioner Patrick Hardy reveals the secrets of disaster preparedness that helped him build the largest and most successful small business and family disaster planning company in the world. He explains why: You should never, ever "remain calm" during a disaster, 99% of all disaster plans are a complete waste of time, and fancy disaster equipment and supplies actually leave you less prepared.

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR and LitHub Winner of the 2021 Science in Society Journalism Book Prize A fascinating and provocative new way of looking at the things we use and the spaces we inhabit, and a call to imagine a better-designed world for us all. Furniture and tools, kitchens and...

WHAT IS IT THAT DRIVES THE SUCCESS OF AMERICA AND THE IDENTITY OF ITS PEOPLE? ACCLAIMED WRITER AND CONTRIBUTING EDITOR TO THIS AMERICAN LIFE JACK HITT THINKS IT’S BECAUSE WE’RE ALL A BUNCH OF AMATEURS. America’s self-invented tinkerers are back at it in their metaphorical...

The first-ever inside look at DARPA—the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency—the maverick and controversial group whose futuristic work has had amazing civilian and military applications, from the Internet to GPS to driverless cars America's greatest idea factory isn't Bell Labs...

Where voice becomes medicine. And prosperity begins within. Welcome to the Provoking Prosperity Podcast—a sacred space where shadow meets stillness, voice meets vibration, and truth returns home to the body. I’m Miranda Mitchell—voice guide, intuitive channel, and embodied teacher of Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and somatic integration. As a 2/4 Manifesting Generator, I’m here to stir the parts of you that have been silenced, provoke what’s been repressed, and midwife your most authentic expression into form. This podcast is not about surface-level success or strategy. It’s ...

Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people’s minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Diversity training programs have had limited success, and individual effort alone often invites backlash. Behavioral design offers a new solution. By de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts.

Sustainability by Design explores how brand, design, and communication can help businesses move from good intentions to measurable impact.Hosted by the team at BLAST, each episode features honest conversations with sustainability and marketing leaders who are reshaping how organisations talk about — and deliver — change.From evolving regulations to creative storytelling, these discussions uncover what it really takes to build belief in a sustainable future.A podcast for anyone working at the intersection of design, business, and sustainability who wants to make progress, not just promises.

"Can't Put down Your Device? That's by Design" is from the December 6, 2015 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Natasha Singer and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The Design for Freedom podcast focuses on the elimination of forced and child labour in global building materials supply chains. By 2030, global spending in construction is set to reach $17.5 trillion. But current estimates have over 28 million people around the world held in forced labour conditions - many of whom extract the materials and make the products that go into our homes, schools, office buildings, and landscapes. The podcast digs into the uncomfortable truths about the global supply of critical products and materials relied upon by the construction sector, and the challenges ...

Hey, schön, dass du da bist! Ich bin Maite und mit meinem Hintergrund als Arbeitspsychologin, BWL´erin, Mutter und Mensch dreht sich in meinem Podcast alles um gute und gesunde Arbeit. Arbeit, die uns motiviert und inspiriert, aber es geht auch um die Herausforderungen, wenn sie krank macht oder sinnlos erscheint. Wir sprechen darüber, was gute Arbeit ausmacht und welche Chancen sie bietet. Dich erwarten sowohl Solo-Episoden, in denen ich meine eigenen Erfahrungen teile, als auch Gespräche mit Gästen, die ihre Geschichten und Perspektiven vorstellen. Hier bekommst du wertvolle Impulse und...

A series of conversations with the world’s most interesting and innovative designers, working across interiors, architecture, furniture, product, industrial design and more. A podcast from Design Anthology.

Thomas is a veteran of the video game industry and founder of the Séfu fashion brand. Join him as he interviews people around the world working in creative fields to find out what gets them out of bed in the morning. General topics include: Design, User Experience, Techno, Crypto, Cyberpunk, Making Things, Expat Life, Cultural Differences, Consciousness, and Zen. This podcast is also available as a video on Youtube.

Have you ever been so obsessed with something, it made you wish you thought of it first? Welcome to The Envy League, the show that turns jealousy into creatives ideas of your own. Each week, join me, Matthew Doherty—your creative partner and resident envy expert—plus a rotating cast of guests as we obsess over everything in pop culture that makes us ask, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” We unpack why certain things make us feel something, riff out loud, and show you how to turn envy into big ideas of your own. Whether you’re in a rut, questioning if you’re creative enough, or ...

Blur The Border presents Inside the Studio, a new video series that steps inside the workspaces of India’s leading creative minds. In each episode, we visit the founders and creative directors of homegrown brands—meeting them not across a table, but in motion, as they walk us through their studios, share their stories, and reflect on what inspires their work.With questions asked off-camera and answers unfolding naturally in their environment, the series offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rhythm of their daily practice—blending professional insight with personal ...