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Such a crumbling beauty*

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Al Belote

Few people I have talked to in passing love it. Most would say it is stark or brutal (true to the style) or comment on the “unsightly” weathering of the concrete. But I happen to love it, in spite of … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Roulette

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Al Belote

What happens at zero? Any of us who live in an urban area are probably familiar with the crossing signals that give you a handy little countdown of how many seconds you have left as you cross the street. BUT, … Continue reading →

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Design Thinking

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Al Belote

I opened up a new copy (June 2008) of Harvard Business Review (or actually, just looked at the cover where the articles are listed), and was thrilled to see an article, by Jeff Brown of IDEO, presenting one of my … Continue reading →

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What is Design?

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Al Belote

The key quality or function of design is to connect people with ideas and experiences that can transform their lives. To regard it simply as how things look is a limited view. It’s impossible to design without understanding who the … Continue reading →

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