Design Obvious
Seamus BreslinDesign Obvious is about ditching design trends and mastering design thinking — because good design starts with clear thinking.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 5 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
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When Metrics Go Mad: The GP Booking Nightmare
I recently had to book an appointment with my GP (general practitioner – what we in Northern Ireland call our primary care doctors). As someone who rarely visits the doctor, I was utterly shocked by the experience.
Years ago, I could ring...
The Yellow Cloud: A Lesson in Creative Possibility
One of the most profound lessons I've ever learned about creativity and innovation came not from a famous designer or entrepreneur, but from one of my university tutors during what seemed like a simple classroom exercise. This moment fundam...
Why a Football Signed by Messi is Worth $10,000
Have you ever wondered why a football that might retail for $10 could suddenly be worth thousands if it was the one used in the World Cup final and signed by Lionel Messi? Or why collectors will pay astronomical sums for items with verified...
The Warm Cookie Principle: Why Designers Should Trust Their Gut Over Data (Sometimes)
There’s something curious about human behaviour (which Rory Sutherland reminds us of) that every designer should keep close to heart: people will leave behind the very best that Hollywood and Silicon Valley can offer—on-demand entertainment...
99% of Designers Are Latest Trends Junkies.
This is nothing new, but with the Internet, it’s a much much bigger problem.
Inspiration isn’t the enemy—but it’s not ‘the work’
When I went to university in the early 90s, we would rush to the library after a new project was assigned—...
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