Design Decode

An open-minded look into the lives and minds of designers acting as positive agents of change

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Planetary Redesign: Imagining Bold Futures Beyond Crisis and Toward Collective Reneval

"The reason I am tackling these challenges is because I am deeply concerned about our complete lack of realistic images of a promising future."

New interview with Liam Young is live. 🔗

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Reimagining Cities as Forests: A Bold Vision for Greener, Healthier, and Resilient Urban Futures

“Urban forestry, in brief, is the planning, design, and management of all trees and associated vegetation in urban areas."

Cecil Konijnendijk's interview: https://t.co/ltAmQeYzQb

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Rewilding Cities with Tech: The Internet of Nature Revolution

“If we want healthier, more connected societies, nature can’t be an afterthought – it needs to be at the center of how we design our cities."

Read the full interview here: https://t.co/btykokZMdt

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Designing a Future Worth Building: Ethics, Inclusivity, and the Responsibility of Intentional Innovation

Niklas Skovholt Mortensen shares insights on why designers must act as bridges between what technology can do and what humanity genuinely needs. Link in bio.

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Urban Evolution: Igniting Regenerative Cities

"We must avoid repeating the top-down, exclusionary methods of the past. Instead, we need inclusive, democratic processes to create cities that are equitable and resilient."

Full interview with @NSveistrup: https://t.co/xyhRROOR70

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Architecting Hope: How Architecture Can Heal Somalia’s Past and Inspire Its Future

“A core element of my philosophy – and my sincere hope – is that the architecture I develop serves as a catalyst for positive change in the regions where I practice.”

https://t.co/bUZVLH6dTX

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Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: Dr. Melissa Sterry’s Vision for Wildfire-Resilient Architecture and Adaptive Urban Planning

“Just as nature creates different ecosystems, I developed different architectural “biomes”.

Read the full interview: https://t.co/vTKPfu190m

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Designing the Future: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Business Logic to Build Momentum and Lead Bold Innovation

"I coined the term 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗔𝗜𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 because I think being human will become more valuable than ever."

🔗https://t.co/VKwGm0dQkl

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From Molecular Mysteries to Artistic Revelations: How Interdisciplinary Collaborations Illuminate the Hidden Wonders of Science and Art

Read the full interview with the artist @laurasplan :
https://t.co/LMleLJF2cH

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Reimagining Climate Solutions: Addressing Systemic Inequities and the Global Politics of Scarcity

"The bigger question is: how do we dismantle these incentive structures and build new ones?"

Read the full interview: https://t.co/oJPGyYuRjZ

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Designing the Future: How Biodesign is Shaping a Symbiotic Future

“Our approach delves into circular materials practices, reducing natural resources extraction, and energy consumption, promoting a more decarbonized, regenerative and symbiotic future.”

https://t.co/n8ejxb0WWc

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From Architect to Artist: Designing Lives, Transforming Cities, and Inspiring Human Connection

“Architecture can tell stories. Stories of hope, but also reminding us of our humanity."

Read our interview with the experience design pioneer in Singapore: https://t.co/W5j21TIVPm

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Nature Positive: A Bold Global Commitment to Restore and Protect Earth's Vital Ecosystems by 2030

In this interview, @michelaventin spoke with @gavinedwardsNPI about @NatureDeal, dedicated to halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.

🔗https://t.co/QerW6eYWVo

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Designing the Future: Evolving Intersections and Unprecedented Challenges

This week, @michelaventin talks with @marcelocoelho about the challenges and opportunities within the relationship between technology and design.

Read the interview here:
https://t.co/cWfZiwm6bA

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Redefining spaces: how community-led design shapes wellbeing and identity

Read more: https://t.co/L4w1tXavT9

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'The New Designer', Manuel Lima's masterpiece, explores the transformative power of design. For anyone wishing to make an impact in design, this book is an essential guide.

🔗https://t.co/R86WJdC3yo

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Reimagining Design: Manuel Lima's Journey from Myths to Clarity in 'The New Designer'

"What if we could relearn how to live with the essentials and wake up in a community, hearing the voices of other human beings, as if we were a tribe?"

🔗https://t.co/R86WJdC3yo

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Crafting Future Policies: Exploring the EU Policy Lab's Cutting-Edge Approaches for Shaping Europe's Tomorrow

This week, @michelaventin talks to @Hemmelgarn about the @EU_Commission Policy Lab which pioneers new policies through innovative approaches.

https://t.co/DM6zwyFEkg

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Pioneering Design Evolution and Systemic Change

@michelaventin interviews 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗻 about transition design, a dynamic, ongoing process committed to long-term solutions for tackling societal challenges.

Link to the interview: https://t.co/mdSLYla9WY

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Lessons in Leadership: Ensuring Diversity, Solving Problems, and Driving Meaningful Outcomes

This week, @michelaventin talks to 𝗢𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 about design leadership and creativity in the era of AI.

Read the interview here: https://t.co/66SD1BZyuy