Why Design Is Hard
Scott BerkunHelping designers reframe their frustrations into solvable problems.
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How to be calm in the chaos
When you feel overwhelmed, what story are you telling yourself about what is going on? If you’re stressed, angry or scared, the story your mind has made up is shaped by those feelings. This story isn’t wrong. There are good reasons you feel...
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Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of many books including Making Things Happen, The Myths of Innovation and How Design Makes The World. He is a full time writer and speaker. http://www.scottberkun.com/
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