Cate JohnsonThe HowlingEvery night at 8 o’clock sharp I hear it. It rolls through the neighborhood just east of me before it hits my building and those around it…May 3, 2020May 3, 2020
Cate JohnsonBlooming, but…It’s springtime and in Washington DC the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. I haven’t written since I moved across the country last…Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
Cate JohnsonWhere were you 5 years ago today?I love this question. While social media leaves much to be desired, I do love how it prompts us to reflect on where we’ve been and how far…May 31, 2019May 31, 2019
Cate JohnsonWhat do art, tech, and nature have in common?When added together, these ingredients can create beauty, connection, and a whole lotta emotion. I was most impressed — and overwhelmed —…Apr 27, 2019Apr 27, 2019
Cate JohnsonSolving NASA’s Innovation Challenge with EmpathyWe think of NASA as one of the most innovative organizations in the world. They engineer rocketships, design flying cars, and allow humans…Feb 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019
Cate JohnsonEmbrace Winter’s DesignIt’s January in the Nothern hemisphere and the temperatures have dropped. Last weekend Washington DC received 10 inches of fluffy, white…Jan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
Cate JohnsonFlow with Fall.Can you feel it? The temps are dropping, V’s of geese are filling the sky, and a new school year has begun. It’s autumn!Sep 24, 2018Sep 24, 2018
Cate JohnsonHappiness is my competitive advantage.Happiness has a positive ROI — pun intended. We learn from positive psychology research that happy individuals are more successful and…Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
Cate JohnsonHorses are mirrors.If you ever what to check your energy and how others might perceive you, stand in front of a horse. An animal of prey, horses' brains have…Jul 10, 2018Jul 10, 2018
Cate JohnsonNature’s Perfect Design.One of my favorite tools as a designer is biomimicry*. It allows us to ideate with a group of folks who we normally can’t co-create with…Jun 27, 2018Jun 27, 2018