How to Change the World From the Top

Designers are better equipped to solve problems than specialists, says Norman. He argues that designers can impact the world if they become part of decision-making processes in corporations. In any given place, it takes 20 to 25 years to reach executive positions, he adds. The problem is that by the time we get to that point, we have already made so many compromises and start seeing the world from the top, Naeem writes.