Can We Design for a Better Tomorrow? Steve Baty / Ep. #208
How can we leave the world in a better place than we inherited it... And what's design's role in all of this? In this episode, we tackle these big questions with Steve Baty. Steve is an author, former political candidate, the current CEO of the Australian Design Council, and co-founder of the renowned Meld Studios. He joins us to confront the undeniable breakdown of our existing systems. Yes, as we've discussed in previous episodes, redesigning these systems is daunting, but Steve believes a turnaround is possible – and urgent. We explore how today's design decisions shape tomorrow's world, balancing profit with doing good for our planet. And I ask Steve the burning question: How can we know we're on the right track when our work's impact won't be felt for generations? But don't worry, I can assure you this isn't just about lofty ideals. We also discuss practical steps we all can take right now to make a difference. It's a good reminder that every monumental shift begins with the small steps. For me, this episode joins the playlist that makes us rethink what good (service) design looks like. So, I would love to hear from you: What does good design mean to you in the context of creating a better world?
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00:00 Welcome to Episode 208
04:00 Who is Steve
07:00 Better Planet for Our Kids
09:30 Design's Role
13:00 The Landfill Problem
14:30 Why Haven't We Solved It?
17:00 Old Ways, New Challenges
18:00 Potential Changes
21:45 Decision-Making for Longevity
24:30 Designer's Dilemma
27:30 Staying Positive
30:34 Measuring Success
33:00 Products vs. Services
37:00 Reconnecting People and Nature
41:00 Accelerating Change
44:00 Government Intervention
45:30 What to Do?
48:30 Good Design Defined
51:00 Designing Standards
53:00 Final Thoughts
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebaty/
- Designing Tomorrow by Steve Baty & Martin Tomitsch (Book) - https://www.designingtomorrowbook.com/
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