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September 13, 2021
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How to buy nothing

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p-1-90674019-how-to-buy-nothing-this-fallFall is a prime time for overconsumption, with back-to-school and jacket season in full force. What if you tried to buy nothing at all?

Like clockwork, when the crisp fall weather arrives, stores fill up with cozy new clothes and magazines are splashed with the latest looks from New York Fashion Week. All of this sends a subliminal message that we should stock up on jackets and sweaters in autumnal colors and buy our kids new back-to-school outfits.

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September 12, 2021
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26 Universal Questions for Brand Positioning (and Creating Your Brand Story)

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Universal-Questions-for-Brand-PositioningHow do I position my brand for success? What is the most compelling story I can tell about my business? Those are two of the most substantial questions marketers and entrepreneurs have to answer when running their business. In fact, the answers will determine whether their brand will gain traction in the marketplace, grow, and get shared by consumers—or not. Read More

September 11, 2021
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Don’t Overlook the Importance of Peers in Your Network of Strategic Advisors

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When it comes to building a network of strategic advisors, it’s natural to look to people with more position power, access, and influence as your primary go-to’s. Yes, you want a productive relationship with your boss, a mentor who will challenge you, and—if you’re really lucky—a genuine sponsor opening doors. But don’t overlook the importance of a network of strong peer relationships.

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September 8, 2021
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Want to Get Unstuck? How Science Can Help

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Exercise-goalsHave you ever wanted to change something in your life but can’t seem to get started? Or maybe you started, only to lose all momentum? Wharton operations, information and decisions professor Katy Milkman is a behavioral scientist who has spent most of her career studying the strategies that help people create lasting, effective change, whether that’s quitting a bad habit like procrastination or achieving a big life goal like saving for retirement. Read More

September 5, 2021
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The 9 best podcasts to make you more creative

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groupisd-imgThe long commute may have been cut short for many of us, but the time Americans spend listening to podcasts is at an all-time high. So is the number of podcasts. With over 2 million to choose from, this is no easy task for those, like me, who want to know everything there is to know, especially when it comes to design. So, here’s a curated list of nine podcasts to get the creative juices flowing. May it help you become better, more creative, and more inspired—whether you’re a designer, or just want to think like one. Read More

September 4, 2021
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Inside Don Norman’s Herculean quest to fix design education

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inside-donAt 85, the legendary designer and author of The Design of Everyday Things is on a mission to rethink out-of-touch design schools. Just don’t call it a swan song.

Don Norman, the godfather of UX, is holding up his phone on Zoom. “It’s a Google Pixel,” he says, “but it doesn’t matter, they’re all the same.” He explains that if you add less than an inch, you could put in a bigger battery. A little more than that, and you’d make that battery replaceable. But smartphones weren’t meant to last. And like myriad other things we use in our daily lives—our cars, our clothes, the fridge, even our lightbulbs—this is by design.

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August 31, 2021
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Every brand onion

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I find few things as silly in the world of marketing as the classic Brand Onion.  The Brand Onion goes by many names — Brand DNA, Brand Architecture, Brand Wheel, Brand Key, etc. — but it’s basically a one-page synopsis of a brand, collectively word-smithed by the marketing team. Read More