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Awkward Silences

#138 - Designers as Change Agents with Maria Giudice

Oct 18, 2023
Learn how designers can be effective change agents by employing their skills to drive change at scale, treating design as a mindset, and working with people who share a creative and open mindset. Discover the qualities of effective leaders and the importance of believing in progress and continuous improvement.
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  • Design is about helping people make sense of the world and treating everything as a solvable problem.
  • Designers can drive change at scale by employing their skills, building support, and believing in progress.

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The Power of Design and Change Making

The podcast emphasizes the transformative power of design and change making, highlighting the speaker's 35 years of experience witnessing the impact of design and the importance of engaging people to believe in something greater than themselves. Designers are encouraged to expand their thinking beyond their immediate responsibilities and consider their contribution to larger systems, urging them to step outside their comfort zones.

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