We Design Everything but Our Family Life
Human-centered design, widely used to shape systems and experiences, might be just what families need to build stronger, more connected relationships at home.
Design is the act of moving from what is, to what could be, with intention. And if there’s any part of life that deserves more intention, I think it is the way we live together at home.
When I talk about design, I’m referring to human-centered design. It is an approach that considers the full experience of being human, in all its messiness and complexity. Designers use this approach to solve complex challenges by observing real human needs, generating ideas, testing possible solutions, and continuously improving them.
In many forward-thinking companies, design has moved far beyond aesthetics. It shapes how teams collaborate, how decisions are made, and even how company culture is built. Designers are no longer the only ones designing, because the challenges we face today are too complex to solve in silos.
Design paired with technology has transformed how we live, work and connect. Imagine the possibilities if more people applied design at home, with the ones who matters the most to us.
My goal is to educate parents on how to think and work like designers and apply those tools to one of the most important systems they’re a part of. Home is where emotions often run high, and small changes can lead to meaningful, lasting impact. When we bring more intention to how we relate to one another, we shape the culture we live in, for ourselves and the ones we care about most.
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