by Dawan Stanford | Feb 19, 2025 | Ask Like a Designer
Want to hire like a designer? Start by rethinking what hiring means. Why do we hire people? The answer isn’t to do work or fulfill a job description. The answer isn’t even an answer; it’s a better question: What problems are we trying to solve by hiring someone? Why...
by Dawan Stanford | Dec 10, 2024 | Podcast
In this episode, I explore how architectural thinking enhances strategic decision-making with Adam Griff. Our conversation reveals how his architectural background shapes his approach to helping higher education institutions navigate complex decisions and create...
by Dawan Stanford | Sep 24, 2024 | Podcast
Matthew Van Der Tuyn is a designer and healthcare innovation strategist. Matt is the Senior Director of Design and Strategy at the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation at Penn Medicine. The mission at the Center is to serve as a catalyst and...
by Dawan Stanford | Jun 10, 2024 | Ask Like a Designer
Learning design matters more than many designers realize. Whenever someone must learn something to get the results they want from a service or experience, learning design needs careful consideration. Andragogy refers to the method and practice of teaching adult...
by Dawan Stanford | Apr 22, 2024 | Ask Like a Designer
Ask Like a Designer launched with an article about how six designers — Builder, Scout, Tinker, Facilitator, Traveler, and Pro — help you think and solve like a designer and drive better outcomes. This article takes a close look at Builder. Builder’s favorite question:...
