Love & Philosophy #35: Embracing Everyday Battles: Design as Philosophy with Sheng-Hung Lee
A conversation about Life, Longevity, and Human Connection between Sheng-Hung Lee, a designer, engineer, and educator from MIT’s Age Lab with experience at IDEO, and Andrea Hiott, a philosopher working in Heidelberg and the Netherlands. Together they discusses Lee's unique approach to design. He emphasizes design as a human skill rather than a hard or soft skill, focusing on the role of creativity and human connection in problem-solving. Reflecting on his career, including the redesign of the Shanghai Library and projects on longevity, Lee highlights the importance of holistic, life-centered design, community, and fulfillment over achievement. He shares stories about applying design thinking to everyday challenges, such as navigating the complexities of life and orienting towards personal goals in a world driven by efficiency. Lee also touches on designing for longevity, emphasizing holistic approaches and community engagement, while integrating personal anecdotes about cultural challenges and resilience. Join the conversation to explore the profound impact of thoughtful design on life itself, fostering deeper connections and a true sense of love and philosophy in all aspects of living: https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/
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The inspirational cards discussed here are at: https://www.shenghunglee.com/reflection
00:00 Introduction to Human-Centered Design
01:12 Meet Sheng-Hung Lee: Designer, Engineer, Educator
01:54 The Philosophy of Design
02:50 Designing for Fulfillment and Systematic Impact
06:29 The Role of Patterns in Design
13:11 Human-Centered vs. Life-Centered Design
15:25 The Business of Design and Co-Creation
23:50 Personal Journey and Education
31:32 Balancing Achievement and Fulfillment
37:14 Physical Coding with Post-it Notes
37:28 Boundary Objects and Tangible Artifacts
38:18 Embracing Ambiguity in Design
39:22 Navigating Life's Challenges
41:44 Design Mindset in Everyday Problems
43:54 The Importance of Human Connection
52:20 Collaborative Design in the Shanghai Library Project
57:12 Design for Longevity and Holistic Well-being
01:04:07 The Role of Love and Community in Design
01:10:40 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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