It’s a common mistake to think that the idea of a multi-gendered society is only a contemporary one, but in fact, the acceptance and even embrace of multiple genders is not only age-old, but also found in several cultures across the globe. Two-Spirited People One example is the Native American peoples, where they had, in … Continue reading Gender and Design
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Disruption Innovation Festival 2016
-This is the session transcript of my session at the DiF this year. Hope you enjoy it!- Clean Energy & Education Through the Power of Music Hello everyone and thank you for joining us in this session. I am Diana Simpson Hernandez and I am the Head of Design & Product Strategy for Shake Your Power. We … Continue reading Disruption Innovation Festival 2016
Two Opposite Spectrums of Design
It’s the London Design Festival right now. I used to get very excited about what was new, what were designers doing, what were the new trends, etc. But this year I really don’t feel like that anymore. And it’s not the first year either. Every time I do the rounds around London looking at all … Continue reading Two Opposite Spectrums of Design
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A Manifesto for Designers for Humanity
I know we are swamped by manifestos. Even brands have manifestos. Although the power these (manifestos) once had to ignite the imagination and active participation of people has dwindled over time, I still think manifestos provide a good way of clarifying what an initiative is about and a good way for values to be explained … Continue reading A Manifesto for Designers for Humanity
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