Foreword by John Maeda ix
1 Facing Uncertainty with Hope 1
2 My Story of Multidisciplinary Leaps 13
3 Design (Mis)perceptions 35
4 Future Foresight 55
5 Impact 85
6 Breadth and Depth 117
7 Design Transformation 135
8 Mirroring Our Diversity 161
Acknowledgments 175
Notes 179
Suggested Reading 185
Index 189
Kevin G. Bethune is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of dreams . design + life, a think tank for design and innovation. Over a career that spans more than twenty years, he has worked in engineering, business, and design.
"Bethune's book is an essential resource for designers looking to
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allies. Those who are looking to upend barriers for previously
excluded communities and welcome the innovation new voices bring to
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