Seven prompts for thinking about design differently. Looking at the mainstream practice of service design today, something is clearly not working. Over the last decade, service design has evolved into a commodified brand or product—one that has been streamlined, sanitized, and codified into something devoid of personality or individuality.

The authors of Shine advise us to understand and accept that being driven is a blessing and a curse, and it’s all about awareness. With awareness, the magic happens. Gino Wickman is the author of the bestselling, award-winning book Traction, along with six other titles that together have sold over 2 million copies. He is the creator of EOS (Entrepreneurial...

A new kind of transitional housing for families in Southern California is filling a big gap. In the Southern California city of Lancaster, on the edge of the Mojave desert, two drab and aging motels have been transformed into a campus of housing that’s bursting with color and purpose. The two motels are now 38 units of transitional housing for families...

In Minneapolis, the median rent has barely risen in seven years. It’s one example of how better housing policy can make a difference. A record number of Americans can’t afford their rent. A Harvard report earlier this year found that half of U.S. renters are “rent-burdened,” meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities....

A first look at Submersive, an immersive spa concept that will open in 2026. Fifteen years ago, Corvas Brinkerhoff, cofounder of the immersive arts experience Meow Wolf, was relaxing at a Japanese-style bathhouse in Santa Fe. That’s when he was struck by the idea that would eventually become his next big business venture.

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