Foresight &
Intelligence
Essays, research, and perspectives from senior design leaders on the future of the profession.
Article · 11 min readRedefining Sustainability Through The Triple Bottom LineCan we find a new word for Sustainability? Do we need to? Liz York, FAIA shares three case studies that achieve balance using a three-part o…
August 2020LYLiz York
Article · 1 min readRedefining The ProfessionIn his new book, “Assembling the Architect”, author, historian, and professor George Johnston draws from the past to suggest future directio…
August 2020CPChyenne Pastrana
Article · 8 min readDesign Education Resilience Coronavirus Impact And BeyondHow to cope with largely-studio-based design education in a new world order? UGA’s Ashley Steffens offers an insider’s historical perspectiv…
July 2020KSKen Sanders, FAIA
Article · 5 min readReframing CommunicationsWords are more than words – they represent the dynamic shift from empathy to action. As we struggle to navigate a sea of messaging during th…
July 2020CPChyenne Pastrana
Article · 1 min readBusiness As Unusual Reframing Firm StrategiesReframing Firm Strategies for Transformation and Resilience
July 2020JFJamie Frankel
Article · 15 min readDigital Thrivers And The Digitally UnequippedCOVID-19 is going to sort design practices into two categories – the Digital Thrivers and the Digitally Unequipped. Where will you land? Obs…
July 2020RKRoberta Kowalishin
Article · 14 min readOn Reframing And The Digital CampfireLooking in new ways informs perspective. Can virtual tools and virtuous thinking lead us in our Kairos moment? The Questions – and How Much?…
June 2020MLMichael LeFevre
Article · 9 min readDoes 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…
June 2020SSScott Simpson
Article · 19 min read“Together Distantly” and Other OxymoronsIn this impromptu conversation with DI’s Michael LeFevre, technology entrepreneur John SanGiovanni offers a glimpse into the future and pres…
June 2020JSJohn SanGiovanni
Article · 13 min readCultural ConnectionsDesignIntelligence (DI:) You have a unique role within your firm. You also benefit from a recent strategic firm re-focusing. Caroline Braga …
June 2020CBCaroline Braga
Article · 1 min readUpside Down Thinking Inside Out ExpressionCan “right” be “wrong”? Can we upend legacy thinking?
June 2020JFJamie Frankel
Article · 1 min readWorkplace Safety Tactics And StrategiesIn this candid discussion, Beck CEO Peter Beck shares rapid-response measures implemented in office and jobsite workplaces, as well as futur…
June 2020JFJamie Frankel