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One hundred seventy precisely formulated mini-essays give insight into the design process and encourage reflection.

Twenty case studies from around the world that demonstrate how design approaches can be used for societal change.

When organizations apply old methods of problem-solving to new kinds of problems, they may accomplish only temporary fixes or some ineffectual tinkering around the edges. Today's problems are a new breed -- open, complex, dynamic, and networked -- and require a radically different response

The 150 mini-essays in this book provide a panoramic view of the subject of design. Fundamental questions are raised about the nature of design, about designers themselves and about the role of design in the broader contexts of a company and society.