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Essays, research, and perspectives from senior design leaders on the future of the profession.

263 published perspectives
Article · 15 min read
Digital Thrivers And The Digitally Unequipped

COVID-19 is going to sort design practices into two categories – the Digital Thrivers and the Digitally Unequipped. Where will you land? Obs…

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Roberta Kowalishin
July 2020
Article · 14 min read
On Reframing And The Digital Campfire

Looking in new ways informs perspective. Can virtual tools and virtuous thinking lead us in our Kairos moment? The Questions – and How Much?…

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Michael LeFevre
June 2020
Article · 9 min read
Does Strategy Matter?

A perspective on post-Covid recovery with actionable steps for firm leaders. In February of 2020, the economic outlook had never looked brig…

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Scott Simpson
June 2020
Article · 19 min read
“Together Distantly” and Other Oxymorons

In this impromptu conversation with DI’s Michael LeFevre, technology entrepreneur John SanGiovanni offers a glimpse into the future and pres…

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John SanGiovanni
June 2020
Article · 13 min read
Cultural Connections

DesignIntelligence (DI:) You have a unique role within your firm. You also benefit from a recent strategic firm re-focusing. Caroline Braga …

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Caroline Braga
June 2020
Article · 1 min read
Upside Down Thinking Inside Out Expression

Can “right” be “wrong”? Can we upend legacy thinking?

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Jamie Frankel
June 2020
Article · 1 min read
Workplace Safety Tactics And Strategies

In this candid discussion, Beck CEO Peter Beck shares rapid-response measures implemented in office and jobsite workplaces, as well as futur…

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Jamie Frankel
June 2020
Article · 1 min read
Financial Structuring And Management

LS3P President & COO George Temple shares advice for financial reframing and monitoring post-Covid-19.

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Jamie Frankel
June 2020
Article · 23 min read
Scale: Supply Chain Thinking In The Circular Economy

An Interview with Federico Negro, Founder, Canoa Supply PBC DesignIntelligence (DI): What’s so radically different about what you’re doing? …

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Federico Negro
June 2020
Article · 1 min read
Disintermediation And Risk In A Post Covid 19 AEC Industry

Jamie Frankel offers perspective on prior calamitous events. Relationships, supply chains, working capital, experience, and wisdom will be k…

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Jamie Frankel
June 2020
Article · 1 min read
Connecting And Communicating With A Distributed Workforce

Caring for people in a post-Covid-19 future. An interview with HMC’s Alan Lamonica.

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Alan Lamonica
June 2020
Article · 1 min read
Coronavirus Impact On Campus Planning

and Leila R. Kamal Principal & VP, DSK Architects + Planners What does the Covid-19 pandemic mean to the future of higher education, institu…

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Barbara Bryson
May 2020
the future of design in the age of acceleration

2026 DFC Leadership Summit on the Business of Design

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