Design Futures Council News
Reinventing Communication
by Hamish Caldwell
Partner, Wireless Insiders Network
November 25, 2020 | 17 min read
Hamish Caldwell discusses the evolution of wireless networks, careers, agility, and communications – and their implications on strategy and
practice.
Ripe for Reinvention
by Scott Simpson
FAIA & Senior Fellow in the Design Futures Council
November 17, 2020 | 6 min read
Scott Simpson posits “life cycle value” and service as new mindsets for design thinking in an industry ripe for change.
Reinventing Leadership
by Michael LeFevre
FAIA, Managing Editor DI Media Group Publications
November 3, 2020 | 15 min read
In changing contexts, we need new models and skills for an old role.
Reinventing Design Process
by Kirsten Lees
Managing Partner, Grimshaw
October 27, 2020 | 19 min read
Interrogating the Brief, Exploring, and Embracing Differences A Conversation with Grimshaw’s Managing Partner, Kirsten Lees
Reinventing the Firm
by Dan Noble
President, CEO, HKS
October 13, 2020 - 12 min read
Dan Noble reflects on HKS’s firm transformation using a values-based approach. An inside look.
Simulation for Sustainability: A Conversation with Dr. Dru Crawley
by Dr. Dru Crawley
Ph.d., FASHRAE, BEMP, FIBPSA, AIA, Bentley Fellow & Director, Building Performance, Bentley Systems Inc.
19 min read
Data modeling can change behavior. In this discussion
Getting Back to the Truth
by Dave Gilmore
President and CEO of DesignIntelligence
4 min read
Dave Gilmore reminds us that understanding and collective good are parts of a sound social contract. Independence requires dependence and
respect.
Redefining Professional Practice Education: Speculations and Challenges
by Irene Hwang
Assistant Chair of Architecture at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
16 min read
Irene Hwang shares anecdotes that provoke speculation and challenges...
What Won't Change
by Scott Simpson
FAIA, Contributor to DesignIntelligence, Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council
5 min read
Scott Simpson shares reasons for optimism by design thinkers.
Redefining Crowds, Space, Time - and Buildings?
by Paul Hyett
RIBA and Honorary Fellow of AIA
5 min read
Paul Hyett shares musings on life, togetherness and technology in the United Kingdom.