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It seems like magic when some new gadget seems to know what we want before we know ourselves. But why does some design feel intrinsically good, and why do some designs last forever, while others disappear? User Friendly guides listeners through the hidden rules governing how design shapes our behaviour, told through fascinating stories such as what the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island reveals about the logic of the smartphone; and how the pressures of the Great Depression and World War II created our faith in social progress through better product design....

Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people’s minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Diversity training programs have had limited success, and individual effort alone often invites backlash. Behavioral design offers a new solution. By de-biasing organizations instead of individuals, we can make smart changes that have big impacts.

The renowned and highly influential architect, furniture-maker, interior designer and photographer Eileen Gray was born in Ireland and remained throughout her life an Irishwoman at heart. An elusive figure, her interior world has never before been observed as closely as in this ground-breaking study of her work, philosophy and inner circle of fellow artists. Jennifer Goff expertly blends art history and biography to create a stunning ensemble, offering a clear beacon of light into truly understanding Gray – the woman and the professional. Gray was a self-taught polymath and her work was ...

"John's SOPs taught me how to structure my internal systems and save my collaborators & myself a ton of time...highly recommended." - Dexter Washington Jr. Award-Winning Founder of Crafted Studios "Helped to completely reshape my approach to leadership while scaling my agency. Highly recommend anything John touches." - Letecia Johnson Founder & CCO at Visionary Rising "John brings the heat. In a simplified yet thorough way, John has taught me more about systems and running an agency than anyone else." - Revan Edwards Operations at 253 Media ---- Borderless: How to Hire, Train and Grow a ...

**Crafted to Last Crafting Leather Masterpieces from Workbench to Wardrobe** Immerse yourself in the time-honored craft of leatherworking with "Crafted to Last," your comprehensive guide to creating durable and elegant leather goods that stand the test of time. Whether you are nurturing a hobby or honing your professional skills, this eBook is your quintessential companion through the intricate world of leather. Delve into the rich history of leathercraft and explore the evolution of the modern leatherworker. Begin your journey by understanding the various leather types and their unique ...

This super-practical guide to personal success is packed with no-nonsense tips that will get anyone where they want to be in business and in life.

Have you ever wondered how buildings are created? Architects have to use lots of different shapes in order to build a structure. Many geometric shapes are needed to create building designs. Can you find the different shapes in historical landmarks from all over the world?

Finally an approach to getting lean, fit, and firm that actually works! If you want to build muscle, gain strength, burn fat, and do it all without having to strain yourself with gimmicky diets and boring cardio, than this audiobook is for you. Fortunately, this audiobook will shatter all of the myths you’ve been told about lifting weights and give you the exact blueprint you need to build an amazing body.

Working from home is terrific. Right up until the child hides your laptop. And your neighbor, who you can only assume is constructing a motorcycle, begins firing up all kinds of power tools and noisy machines next door. For most modern professionals, working in the home from time to time is a luxury that we are afforded by our individual companies. Now, however, in the age of weekly pandemics, working at home may become the new normal. But which environment really allows us to be more productive: the home office or the office office? At the workplace, your coworkers frequently pose the ...

When the coronavirus hit the world, workers were flung from organized offices to fend for themselves at home, where kids, spouses, and housework beg for attention 24/7. Learning to find focus amid distractions, or finish work when you live at the office, will be essential to conquer the new work-from-home normal.

Have you shaped your life around your job? Does your job dictate where you live...go for vacation...take your children to school... working hours? Is your job the number one cause of your stress? With nothing much to show for your many years of toil? Have you empowered someone to take control of your life? Your family and your destiny? Are you in a job that gives you just enough to meet your bills, pay mortgage, car loan and school fees?Would you want to step out but you can’t? Bound by fear of likely fall in lifestyle, fear of failure, fear of venturing into the unknown? Bound by the ...

You might've talked about innovation with your IT department or software development agency lately and the words "design thinking" were surely mentioned. So what is it? Just another piece of business jargon to add to your arsenal or a useful tool? Or maybe even an overestimated hype? Nowadays every organization or business runs into a myriad of problems as business models become increasingly more complex. Globalization and advances in communication and technology, all add up to creating unique opportunities but also new challenges that are not easy to solve applying the old tested methods.

"Unlock the Power of Mindful Office Design: Transform Your Workplace, Transform Your Life" Discover the revolutionary approach to creating office spaces that prioritize well-being, productivity, and harmony. With cutting-edge research and practical strategies, this book empowers employers, architects, and business leaders to transform traditional workplaces into mindful, health-conscious spaces. - Boost productivity and creativity with mindful office design - Cultivate a culture of health and well-being in the workplace - Improve focus and reduce stress with holistic design principles - ...

Live your best teacher life! Despite your best efforts as a teacher, you feel tired, disrespected, over-stressed, unprepared, ineffective, and broke. You aren’t alone. There is a better way. You can re-create yourself at any stage of the school year and finish it like the champion you were meant to be. Best Teacher Life: Self-Care, Work-Balance, and Classroom Strategies was designed to be the most concise, useful, and irreverent educational book ever written.

Have previous self-help attempts left you feeling discouraged? Are you skeptical about the concept of shadow work? Discover the incredible strength that lies within you. Our book teaches you how to overcome your fears, embrace emotional challenges, and harness your innate resistance as a driving force for positive change.

Unlock the secrets of crafting exquisite handcrafted wallets with "The Artisan's Pocket," the quintessential guide for anyone passionate about transforming simple materials into works of art. While some hobbies come and go, the time-honored tradition of leathercrafting has endured, offering endless opportunities for creativity and self-expression. Imagine peeling back the curtain to an ancient craft, where every stitch tells a story of culture, history, and personal flair. Your journey into the leatherworking realm begins with "Discovering the World of Handcrafted Wallets," a chapter ...

Learn how to get started with Futures Thinking. With this practical guide, Phil Balagtas, founder of the Design Futures Initiative and the global Speculative Futures network, shows you how designers and futurists have made futures work at companies such as Atari, IBM, Apple, Disney, Autodesk, Lufthansa, and McKinsey & Company.

Unveil the Gleaming World of Hammered Artistry Embark on an unforgettable journey through the enchanting realm of metalwork with "Hammered Artistry," a comprehensive eBook that delves into the ancient craft of repoussé. Discover the malleable secrets that have shaped civilizations and adorned the halls of history, now at your fingertips. Entrenched deeply in the roots of artisanal heritage, "Hammered Artistry" begins with the Essence of Repoussé, guiding you through the corridors of time. You will traverse from its mysterious origins to its prominent place in the annals of art history and...

Independent study programs aren't for the "best" students; they are populated by students at their best. Geraldine Woods offers a practical, step-by-step guide based on her experience designing and directing the much-admired independent study program at the Horace Mann School. Under the supervision of teachers, students embark on a remarkable variety of projects and become teachers themselves, conducting seminars with their peers along the way to preparing their final product—which could as easily be an interactive website or musical composition as a research paper.

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