When we work with clients, partners, and students who are unfamiliar with design, we often start with asking two questions. These two questions — when thoughtfully considered — can serve as the basis for designing the best possible products, services, and policies. To use a phrase often attributed to Albert Einstein (which is believed to […]
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The importance of measuring design impact is emphasized, questioning the value of unmeasured outcomes. The Design Council promotes systematic evaluation of design’s worth, especially in health and social sectors. Designers must tread cautiously, acknowledging their influence on systems and communities, and ensuring every design strategy incorporates evaluation for responsible innovation.
Evaluation and Design for Health: An Imperative Read More »
If you’re stuck trying to connect your ambitions, your programs, and evidence for use in complex contexts, traditional evaluation models won’t get you there. Design-driven evaluation might. Complex contexts involve multiple sources of input, changing conditions, and different timescales. They bring together uncertainty and a resistance to rigid, linear plans and to the use of
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It’s nearly impossible to scan the news without encountering AI. From OpenAI’s Sora bringing filmmaking to anyone with a prompt, to tools that generate documents, podcasts, and reports in seconds, we’re witnessing a fundamental shift in how things get made. But here’s the question that matters for those of us working in health and human
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In today’s complex environment, traditional strategic planning often fails. Cense advocates for strategic design, prioritizing coherence and adaptability. This approach emphasizes humility, inquiry, and agility in leadership, covering four pillars: intent, imagination, production, and learning. It fosters responsive systems that align people and processes while promoting ongoing learning and engagement.
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