Most Active Articles 2010-03-20T14:26:34.416-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:design-thinking Randall Macon rmacon404 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:113590592868406048-36e7f28ea22163fe47df2bdc79edec48 2010-03-19T01:40:29.464-04:00

One cannot say where the history of design started. Did it start with the beginning of time how nature designed itself through evolution? Did it start with

One cannot say where the history of design started. Did it start with the beginning of time how nature designed itself through evolution? Did it start with http://www.dotkite.eu/news/history-of-design-the-case-of-airlines/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13303812083118759785-c654d588d12be3a7c1a947a8eaaf4df6 2010-03-18T04:45:46.480-04:00

What makes an industrial product consumer ready? Well, that is one reason to have design. Designers basically work on two aspects of products; functionality

What makes an industrial product consumer ready? Well, that is one reason to have design. Designers basically work on two aspects of products; functionality http://www.dotkite.eu/news/how-design-connects-industry-with-consumers/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7894830907636111768-d091b0389d008a2bcf1b54be2310259e 2010-03-16T23:33:17.096-04:00

What? Invest during a recession? Invest in design? Yes, that’s true. A case has been mentioned before in the post Airline Design instigates Sustainable Competitive Advantage about airline design. It showed how a company invested in design during a...

What? Invest during a recession? Invest in design? Yes, that’s true. A case has been mentioned before in the post Airline Design instigates Sustainable Competitive Advantage about airline design. It showed how a company invested in design during a... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/news/recession-invest-in-design/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17346364545308276577-a79c126c123ff210bc93ba071279dd9e 2010-03-15T16:06:48.911-04:00

Have you ever wondered what qualities enable certain people, organizations or communities to thrive despite unexpected challenges? D4R is a full-day exploration of resilience as a strategy for thriving in an uncertain world. And a call to action to...

Have you ever wondered what qualities enable certain people, organizations or communities to thrive despite unexpected challenges? D4R is a full-day exploration of resilience as a strategy for thriving in an uncertain world. And a call to action to... http://d4r.eventbrite.com/ Rachel M. Murray rmmurray899 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9698887045157090344-6fc360674b53516c1e903bcbbd3fafff 2010-03-15T12:27:01.976-04:00

http://riverforkconsulting.com/2010/03/14/announcing-innovative-change-management-toolkit/ Melissa Dutmers mdutmers408 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3610493003376176406-aecffbdd974f808d5c16a1965b86b329 2010-01-22T09:42:28.338-05:00

If you're a businessperson or someone interested in understanding how to facilitate innovation, you've probably heard of "design thinking" by now. Coined by IDEO's David Kelley, the term refers to a set of principles, from mindset to process, that...

If you're a businessperson or someone interested in understanding how to facilitate innovation, you've probably heard of "design thinking" by now. Coined by IDEO's David Kelley, the term refers to a set of principles, from mindset to process, that... http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2010/01/what-is-design-thinking.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 438 436 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17383580661482431171-1a0224ff54cb8e7e0367ed75b2eef13a 2010-03-15T03:36:44.971-04:00

Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 3 | Dot Kite Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 3 15.03.2010 by Stef Vloet Comments (0) « back When the economy picks up again, hotels in Amsterdam should expect an increase in visitors...

Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 3 | Dot Kite Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 3 15.03.2010 by Stef Vloet Comments (0) « back When the economy picks up again, hotels in Amsterdam should expect an increase in visitors... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/news/best-hotels-in-amsterdam-have-best-design-pt-3/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17885435856484558329-7429d6c19e50248678f2d3cf9c799a82 2010-03-14T04:09:40.310-04:00

The Services industry has several stakeholders – manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, sales personnel in a retail environment; in a hospitality environment, staff members that one faces, but also behind-the-scenes staff such as chefs & cleaners, &...

The Services industry has several stakeholders – manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, sales personnel in a retail environment; in a hospitality environment, staff members that one faces, but also behind-the-scenes staff such as chefs & cleaners, &... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/news/the-intricacies-involved-in-service-design/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1738743490920435110-e45c933d52a41d5f43ce8f38a1ff7a41 2010-03-08T07:25:12.919-05:00

Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 2 | Dot Kite Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 2 08.03.2010 by Stef Vloet Comments (0) « back As we already mentioned, Amsterdam’s hotel guests are visitors from all over the world and...

Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 2 | Dot Kite Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 2 08.03.2010 by Stef Vloet Comments (0) « back As we already mentioned, Amsterdam’s hotel guests are visitors from all over the world and... http://www.dotkite.eu/news/best-hotels-in-amsterdam-have-best-design-pt-2/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15194170465111476445-99f19a6ca4be4dfb318d1d57ccb2b7ac 2009-12-11T03:23:48.653-05:00

By Venessa Wong Teaching Design Thinking As the world's business landscape evolves, universities are attempting to keep up by fostering teaching that supports an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems. The following programs, offered at both...

By Venessa Wong Teaching Design Thinking As the world's business landscape evolves, universities are attempting to keep up by fostering teaching that supports an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems. The following programs, offered at both... http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/09/0930_worlds_best_design_schools/index.htm?technology+slideshows Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 547 547 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14170872504619929738-20238bb676dc35fb005a62ebe0b2c02e 2009-11-20T03:46:32.328-05:00

As businesses increasingly recognize the power of design to provide significant benefits, executives increasingly are asking for metrics to evaluate the performance of design. What is needed is a framework for measurement, a specific set of criteria, and methods to be used as a structure to define and measure the values of design. The following presents a framework of 10 categories that can be useful when measuring the value of design...

As businesses increasingly recognize the power of design to provide significant benefits, executives increasingly are asking for metrics to evaluate the performance of design. What is needed is a framework for measurement, a specific set of criteria, and methods to be used as a structure to define and measure the values of design. The following presents a framework of 10 categories that can be useful when measuring the value of design... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id2009105_225354.htm Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 847 843 4 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7070630730008087112-649b20eabea38e6b27bd086fdab5e36e 2010-02-11T18:08:34.828-05:00

Back in December, I published a somewhat bad-tempered blog post. Titled "Come on Designers. Step Up", the piece was prompted by an article in The Times of London, in which designers and the design industry were hauled over the coals for,...

Back in December, I published a somewhat bad-tempered blog post. Titled "Come on Designers. Step Up", the piece was prompted by an article in The Times of London, in which designers and the design industry were hauled over the coals for,... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/feb2010/id2010021_071409.htm David Wang dwang934 116 115 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2915015434574638008-e6728eecc7c509ee855d50d723c0538d 2010-03-02T10:54:31.957-05:00

Meet John. “JOHN” introduced himself to me at a recent training course. John had the title of ‘strategic change leader’ within his company. From certification to ‘advanced’ change management, this was John’s fourth change management training course. Over dinner, John shares with me the investment his company has made in training the managers, employees, and executives in change management best practices.

Meet John. “JOHN” introduced himself to me at a recent training course. John had the title of ‘strategic change leader’ within his company. From certification to ‘advanced’ change management, this was John’s fourth change management training course. Over dinner, John shares with me the investment his company has made in training the managers, employees, and executives in change management best practices. http://riverforkconsulting.com/2010/03/01/why-change-management-needs-design-thinking-2/ Melissa Dutmers mdutmers408 38 38 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5754127240784909662-06c3a7fe413735e435b8047c6a4b4fa9 2010-02-08T13:12:08.207-05:00

The frequent question asked of the design community is of its value to business. The query itself makes little sense. Quite simply, the role of designers has always been to translate and communicate the value of a business idea to consumers.

The frequent question asked of the design community is of its value to business. The query itself makes little sense. Quite simply, the role of designers has always been to translate and communicate the value of a business idea to consumers. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jan2010/id20100127_743970.htm Brian Maggi bmaggi684 104 103 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16653094055556849357-e083d94d23ae3e76804e927fc968e3f7 2009-12-14T21:40:37.525-05:00

The Aspen Design Summit brought together 60 top executives to apply design thinking to large social problems

The Aspen Design Summit brought together 60 top executives to apply design thinking to large social problems http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/dec2009/id20091214_823878.htm Jorge Barba jbarba682 399 394 4 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2138145783548870367-bf75eb4580fb3383c77adac0d0e4d12d 2010-03-09T04:32:54.217-05:00

In the past, people were excited about flying. Airplanes were designed with exclusivity in mind. There were bars and lounges in the airplane, golden cutlery, and the travelers were served by a select few who could proudly call themselves air hosts.

In the past, people were excited about flying. Airplanes were designed with exclusivity in mind. There were bars and lounges in the airplane, golden cutlery, and the travelers were served by a select few who could proudly call themselves air hosts. http://www.dotkite.eu/#/news/airline-design-instigates-sustainable-competitive-advantage/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3407962069589326271-b07814caa977d26c3841bcb78796d984 2010-03-07T21:34:59.060-05:00

“I work for a cold-hearted, soulless corporation.” These are the words voiced by a dear friend this weekend.

“I work for a cold-hearted, soulless corporation.” These are the words voiced by a dear friend this weekend. http://riverforkconsulting.com/2010/03/07/leading-change-getting-back-to-being-remarkable/ Melissa Dutmers mdutmers408 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9952501787503657664-de46b9914bc7124b62c976724956bf8a 2010-03-04T01:18:38.021-05:00

download case study PDF Stationery Design (Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes, Fax cover sheet) - Menu Design with innovative solutions and materials - Exterior Facility Design. Dot Kite | Lab developed and delivered a unique high-end Branding...

download case study PDF Stationery Design (Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes, Fax cover sheet) - Menu Design with innovative solutions and materials - Exterior Facility Design. Dot Kite | Lab developed and delivered a unique high-end Branding... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/portfolio/tce/river/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12343001550208860931-2c7f982f184d3f19dee0bf9247e69d14 2010-02-11T17:30:51.896-05:00

Good design does not always equal good business. But good business outcomes—especially when the goal is to create new sources of value in the world—are most often achieved through a well-structured design process that is more holistic and inclusive...

Good design does not always equal good business. But good business outcomes—especially when the goal is to create new sources of value in the world—are most often achieved through a well-structured design process that is more holistic and inclusive... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jan2010/id20100127_150531.htm David Wang dwang934 39 39 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9950691973420486318-e0707093a91ebd96ed8e09d65ccca3b9 2010-01-06T12:27:31.658-05:00

If you’ve visited a bookstore recently, you probably noticed there’s been a lot written lately on the subject of design thinking. Whether or not you think it’s just another trendy buzzword, the topic has been gaining momentum in the last 5 years and...

If you’ve visited a bookstore recently, you probably noticed there’s been a lot written lately on the subject of design thinking. Whether or not you think it’s just another trendy buzzword, the topic has been gaining momentum in the last 5 years and... http://danielmckenzie.com/blog/2009/12/design-thinking-101/ Dan McKenzie dmckenzie588 153 152 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16503163992729957229-781654415b37b980e687df677225d45c 2010-02-23T12:29:51.464-05:00

How did a brand such as Zara become so successful? How did so many others go wrong? Millions of clothing stores and brands in the fashion industry have come and gone. Therefore it's important to ask what Zara did differently. What were the decisions...

How did a brand such as Zara become so successful? How did so many others go wrong? Millions of clothing stores and brands in the fashion industry have come and gone. Therefore it's important to ask what Zara did differently. What were the decisions... http://blog.timandren.com/tim_andrens_blog_impactbi/2010/02/zara-succeeds-because-its-different.html Tim Andren tandren582 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16355250368812140100-43cf67b0f4db2826c67e21bcc91f3a8d 2010-02-26T05:43:25.375-05:00

How airlines can survive the crisis with great design | Dot Kite How airlines can survive the crisis with great design 26.02.2010 by Thomas Mylonas Comments (0) « back The airline industry is defined by their customers. They hop from one airline to...

How airlines can survive the crisis with great design | Dot Kite How airlines can survive the crisis with great design 26.02.2010 by Thomas Mylonas Comments (0) « back The airline industry is defined by their customers. They hop from one airline to... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/news/how-airlines-can-survive-the-crisis-with-great-design/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:342515325567301942-f23215189c555ca3e68debe0131a2ff8 2010-03-03T16:59:47.694-05:00

Making human knowledge and intentions tangible in a market place opens up the possibility of a whole new class of business plans. We call this Social Power by the Hour. A Social Trifecta 1. Obviously, Social Media is powerful. 2. Fractional...

Making human knowledge and intentions tangible in a market place opens up the possibility of a whole new class of business plans. We call this Social Power by the Hour. A Social Trifecta 1. Obviously, Social Media is powerful. 2. Fractional... http://www.ingenesist.com/general-info/social-power-by-the-hour.html Daniel Robles drobles975 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11729046638426253719-61a629a500b673dded30413c3a2c69f4 2009-12-04T09:46:57.138-05:00

There’s a reason Tim Brown, CEO of the design firm IDEO, titled his book, Change by Design. There’s a reason Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management, titled his book, The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive...

There’s a reason Tim Brown, CEO of the design firm IDEO, titled his book, Change by Design. There’s a reason Roger Martin, dean of the Rotman School of Management, titled his book, The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive... http://riverforkconsulting.com/2009/12/03/well-designed-change-will-draw-people-in/ Melissa Dutmers mdutmers408 166 163 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17383101037576721633-45fa561f97bee1bfab661841a6e0f737 2010-03-02T10:48:13.313-05:00

Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 1 | Dot Kite Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 1 02.03.2010 by Stef Vloet Comments (0) « back From the UK and the US to India and China, there are many international visitors, both...

Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 1 | Dot Kite Best Hotels in Amsterdam have Best Design | pt. 1 02.03.2010 by Stef Vloet Comments (0) « back From the UK and the US to India and China, there are many international visitors, both... http://www.dotkite.eu/#/news/best-hotels-in-amsterdam-have-best-design-pt-1/ Thomas C. Mylonas tmylonas948 2 2 0 0