The human-centered design “elevator pitch”
We asked members of our LUMA Community how they’d describe human-centered design in the most concise way possible. Here’s what they said.
Category: Design resources
Lookalikes! Doppelgängers! Demystifying similar design methods.
At first glance, some design methods appear to be very similar; however, when you look more closely, you realize they serve distinct purposes. In this post, we examine eight sets of methods that fit this paradigm and offer hints to help you distinguish between them.
The humble sticky note
They aren’t just a cliché background element to office life — they’re elegant devices waiting for you to use them to their fullest potential.
Home improvement meets human-centered design
Have you ever looked at your home improvement to-do list and felt overwhelmed? Learn how you can use a simple human-centered design method to prioritize your projects and take tangible next steps.
LUMA Handbook & Planning Cards: tools of the trade
When the co-founders of LUMA introduced a new approach to human-centered design, they needed a way to share it with everyone. The result was a handbook, “Innovating For People,” and a set of planning cards. Today, tens of thousands of copies are being used worldwide.
LUMA Community Roundup
Introducing: LUMA Community Roundup. In the spirit of sharing helpful and interesting content, we’ll highlight books, articles, podcasts, etc. created by our very own community of instructors and partners. We’re proud to work with experienced design thinkers from all over the world.
Recipes: the power of combining design methods
Just like when you combine various ingredients to make a meal, you can mix and match various design methods to address different challenges and navigate everyday experiences. We call these combinations “recipes.”
HCDJ 02: Warm Up
Music sets the tone — and this playlist is designed to help you get things moving! These selections are perfect for sparking creativity, and creating a melody-filled learning and working environment.
Profit, purpose, and a pairing of powerful frameworks
An extreme fixation on financial profit yields a poverty of purpose. Meanwhile, a careful pursuit of profit and purpose returns riches beyond measure. We are increasingly challenged to make things better — beyond the measures of financial gain.
How to build greater empathy with Interviewing
Interviewing stakeholders to learn more about their perspectives, motivations, and emotions helps you to build empathy and discover more about the people you seek to serve. Let’s talk about some facilitation tips for running an effective interview!