As the second book in the ‘this human’ series, Design Character explores the values, ethics, and motivations behind every designer. It helps the reader navigate their inner world and create an authentic practice that is deeply informed by who they are at their core.

Perfect for a designer, or anyone keen to understand how values inform their actions, this book is for those wanting to have more impact with their work and accelerate mastery in their practice.

We have entered an era that a...

The book consists of three parts. The first is about finding your true north and pinpointing the problem that needs to be solved. Part two is about getting everyone to act. And in part three, you’ll learn how to transform yourself and your organisation.

The book’s authors each have over +20 years of experience working for technology giants and industry pioneers, HP and Microsoft. As a result, the authors know firsthand the pains of working in organisations that are constantly transformin...

Are you the driving force behind your company’s success?

As an entrepreneur, business owner, CEO, director, or manager, you shoulder the responsibility for your organisation’s growth and sustainability. It’s a challenging role, and even the best of us occasionally ask ourselves: Am I doing everything right?

Companies Built to Last is the follow-up to the No. 1 bestseller The Seven Laws of Guaranteed Growth. This book introduces the Bitsing method, a scientifically proven system develope...

Where can a hospital apply principles from the airline sector?

How can a car manufacturer use tools from the video game industry?

What can an event organiser learn from the railways?

Cross-industry innovation is a clever way to jump-start your innovation efforts by drawing analogies and transferring approaches between contexts, beyond the borders of your own industry, sector, area or domain.

Not invented here refers to the phenomenon of people blocking out ideas from the outside, it also indicate...

Brand the Change unpacks the brand building process in practical steps. Whether you are building an innovative new product, creating a service for good, spreading a new idea, or positioning yourself as a leader in your field, thinking like a brand strategist will help you to create a clear, compelling offer, develop unique brand experiences and ultimately attract and convert the right audiences.The book offers the tools and exercises to build your own brand and offers a rich array of tips fro...

Revised edition: 20 additional methods and a new chapter to introduce humanity-centred design

This handbook documents 80 methods used in design innovation projects leading to the design of new products or services. It is the first publication to bring together methods, tools and case studies that involve multiple disciplines and perspectives – from product and service design to interaction and user experience design. In this revised edition, the authors look beyond the human-centred design ...

Whether you’re a manager or creatives, a colleague of creatives, or simply creative yourself, chances are you recognise some of your colleagues or team members in this. If so, The Characters of Creativity is your go-to guide. The book offers specific strategies and techniques for releasing creativity.

A practical guide to the complex world of creativity.

Turn strategy into creativity and find out what management tools work for creatives.

Learn how to create a professional environment that s...

While the creative struggle may be inevitable, it doesn’t have to feel impossible. The book is organised into three parts: Exploring Your Creative Context, Designing Your Creative Practice, and Maintaining Your Creative Momentum. You will discover your imaginator type, become a superhero(ine) and define what creativity means to you.

The book walks you through practical and inspiring methods to make space and time for making so you will never again have an excuse to procrastinate. In additi...

Get ready to make a difference! This book is your ultimate guide, packed with practical tools and strategies to create positive change. Whether working solo, in a small agency, or a big organisation, you'll learn how to embrace planetary perspectives and think long-term, even in a profit-driven world. Discover how to make mindful decisions, transform your design practices, and influence company strategies to leave a positive impact for future generations.

‘Designing Tomorrow’ introduces ...