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The Semantic Power of Product Design: How Products Communicate Meaning
The Semantic Power of Product Design: How Products Communicate Meaning
Products are more than just functional objects — they are communicative artifacts that convey meaning, evoke emotions, and shape user…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Mar 11
Evolving Definitions: A Conversation about Product Design and Industrial Design
Evolving Definitions: A Conversation about Product Design and Industrial Design
The world of design is constantly changing, and the terms we use to describe different roles within it can sometimes struggle to keep pace…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Mar 3
Understanding the Nuances: Design Thinking vs. Double Diamond Approach
Understanding the Nuances: Design Thinking vs. Double Diamond Approach
In the realm of problem-solving methodologies, two terms often come into the spotlight: Design Thinking and the Double Diamond approach…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Feb 16
The Power and Peril of Narrative in Design: Building Trust and Avoiding Manipulation
The Power and Peril of Narrative in Design: Building Trust and Avoiding Manipulation
Imagine sitting down for a casual conversation with a designer, discussing not just the latest trends and software, but delving into the…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Feb 8
Is Design Thinking Just Designer Babble? Or a Collaboration Catalyst?
Is Design Thinking Just Designer Babble? Or a Collaboration Catalyst?
This morning, I, a designer and also design educator, found myself chuckling along to Natasha Jen’s YouTube video titled “Design Thinking…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Feb 3
Think Outside the Box (or Bike Crate): VanMoof’s Genius Packaging Hack
Think Outside the Box (or Bike Crate): VanMoof’s Genius Packaging Hack
In a world obsessed with efficiency, sometimes the most effective solutions lurk in the shadows of the unexpected. Take VanMoof, a Dutch…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Jan 30
How to Run a Thriving Design Business Without Relying on Clients
How to Run a Thriving Design Business Without Relying on Clients
Although it might not be everyone’s cup of creative tea, it may seem paradoxical to think of a design firm without clients given the hustle…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Jan 28
Design with Feeling: How Emotions Shape the Products We Love
Design with Feeling: How Emotions Shape the Products We Love
This morning, the familiar buzz of student life on campus vibrated with a different energy. A talk show, held as a campus tradition, had…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Jan 9
Why Your Next Consultant Should Be a Design Thinker
Why Your Next Consultant Should Be a Design Thinker
As a consultant, I’ve seen countless scenarios where clients walk in with a solution, convinced it’s the answer to their woes. Yet, beneath…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Jan 6
Beyond the Plastic Panic: Rethinking Sustainability in the Packaging Revolution
Beyond the Plastic Panic: Rethinking Sustainability in the Packaging Revolution
Yesterday, while advising a group of passionate entrepreneurs on product and packaging design, I encountered a surprising consensus…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Jan 3
Natural and Environmental-Minded Design: A Growing Trend
Natural and Environmental-Minded Design: A Growing Trend
Natural and environmental-minded design is a trend that is growing in popularity as people become more aware of the environmental impact of…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Sep 22, 2023
Indonesian Culture and Its Creative Contributions to Product Design
Indonesian Culture and Its Creative Contributions to Product Design
Indonesia’s rich and diverse cultural heritage has influenced its art, architecture, and design. The country’s cultural influences are…
Abang Edwin Syarif Agustin
Apr 27, 2023
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