DESIGN THINKING

May 31 2026EDUCATION

How small kids learn to build with big ideas in mind

A first-grade classroom near Atlanta was buzzing one Thursday morning—but not with typical school sounds. Instead of reading books, kids were hunched over plastic bricks, trying to make a tiny figure feel at home. The teacher didn’t ask them to draw or write. She asked what made a shelter feel safe.

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Feb 12 2026SCIENCE

Building Smarter: How Designers Can Harness Wind for Greener Architecture

In the fight against climate change, architects are looking for ways to make buildings more eco-friendly. One big challenge is figuring out how wind affects buildings early in the design process. Most tools for this job are used late in the game, but small changes early on can make a huge difference

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Mar 28 2025BUSINESS

How Two Methods Boost Team Success

In the world of teamwork, two methods stand out for boosting performance. These are after-action reviews and design thinking. Both are tools that teams use to learn and improve. After-action reviews, or AARs, involve reflecting on what happened after a task is done. Design thinking, on the other han

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Making Mental Health Care More Collaborative with Digital Tools

Collaboration between mental health professionals and patients is vital. But, lack of user-friendly services often gets in the way. Digital tools, like mobile apps, can solve some of these problems. Yet, their use is still limited, and many people stop using them quickly. Design thinking can help cr

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