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Welcome to the DNDA Blog!
Our mission is to advance the global adoption of Humanity-Centered Design (HCD+) in projects, services and education that take a humanity-centered approach to addressing challenges at the community level.
Following our inaugural DNDA24 Summit in November 2024, we have an expanded HCD+ network and a wealth of experience to share. We want to provide updates on our initiatives and give you an opportunity to hear from a global community of practitioners, educators, DNDA Laureates, partners and many others dedicated to reshaping the world – and driving social impact – through empathetic and sustainable design practices.
Whether you are a long-time HCD+ designer, educator, student, community leader or new to our cause, we are thrilled to have you with us. Thank you for being a part of the HCD+ movement, and welcome to our blog.
Ageing Is Not the Problem, Feeling Old Is: A Design Argument
By Aishwarya Edakhe and Shagun Malavia, Co-Founders, House of Tomorrow
Moving from Human to Humanity, Design to Action
By Don Norman
Designing the First Don Norman Design Award Summit Outside the US
By Aznan Abu-Bakar, a Senior Specialist at the User Experience Centre (UXC) at Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Pluralism as a Practice in Humanity-Centered Design
By Rifaa Tajani, Graduate Student, Harvard University
Shifting Perceptions in Design: Narratives, Perspectives, and Ways of Knowing
By Guillermina Noël, Head Design Management, International, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Applying the Five Principles of Humanity-Centered Design: Suggested Operating Procedures
By Raghu Roy, Founder Director of Karuna Evam Shanti Vahini Foundation
Designing Our Way Back to Humanity
By Brian LeDuc, Principal Higher Education Consultant + Design Strategist, Learning, Designed
From Grassroots to Government – learning from Ireland’s journey towards design for Better Public Services
By John Lynch, Founder and Director of Context Studio. Dublin, Ireland
Humanity-Centered Design for Circular Futures
By Hazal Gümüş Çiftçi, an assistant professor of industrial design at the Design School of Arizona State University and the Professional Chapter Chair of IDSA Phoenix
