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A strategic partner with OXO International since 1990, Smart developed the influential OXO Good Grips line, which introduced the concept of
Design Leadership Example #3
OXO Good Grip Kitchen Tools
When I was creating my wedding registry at Target, I remembered researching brands for kitchen tools and came across the unique story behind the OXO Good Grips brand and wanted to share.
History: In 1989, Sam Farber, noticed his wife (who had arthritis) struggling with traditional kitchen tools. He partnered with Smart Design to create tools that were comfortable, functional, and inclusive. I started researching more about the Good Grips line and came across this article. https://smartdesignworldwide.com/projects/oxo-partnership/
According tot he article, the Oxo Good Grips peeler was ranked 6 out of 100 by Fortune and IIT Institute of Design among the most important designs in history. I have that peeler and it work great. Very simple, easy to use and no matter if you are right or left handed, anyone can use it.
This household product is another great example of a product that was HCD or Human-Centered Design. As we read in IDEO.org: The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design, HCD is a creative approach to problem solving that starts with people and ends with innovations solutions tailored to their needs. Farber had deep empathy for his wife struggling to use kitchen tools, he was inspired and implemented his idea to not only help his wife, but for all of mankind.
Milton Glaser - Created this logo that I see almost every single day of my life here in Rochester. Also created the DC logo and helped co-found New York Magazine
Design leadership to me can also imply innovation and such dedication to the craft as to be a pioneer for new methods and development. Frank Gehry is seen in this photograph walking through his studio, where he collaborated with his employees in physical form, as well as being one of the first 'staritects' (or super star architect) to develop drawings through and increase awareness of computer aided design (CAD). This strategy made creating architectural iterations with clients much faster than hand drafting. If an architectural team is able to provide multiple instances of design development, they can better serve their clients and eventual end users.
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Visual Diary 14: Project Highlight 3 - Stake in the Ground
Lastly, I enjoyed the portion of the project where I placed a “stake in the ground” towards my design solution. My stake in the ground is that “The Katy Trail will be the safest, most accessible, and inclusive area in Dallas.” This is the differentiating feature of my design solution and it must incorporate creative design solutions to make it possible. Creating a stake in the ground was challenging but also fun because it allowed me to reflect on the design solution as a whole and how best to set it apart from potential competitors. It also helped me narrow my focus to what is possible given my set parameters.
Learning how to think about and create a stake in the ground is an essential tool for a design leader. This allowed me to experience how design leaders think about their projects holistically and how to strategize toward potential solutions. This piece was slightly challenging but I look forward to having more experiences like this in the future as I work towards becoming a design leader.
Visual Diary 14: Project Highlight 2 - Ethnographic Interviews
Another piece of my design leadership project that I enjoyed was organizing and conducting ethnographic interviews. This was essential to my project because my wicked problem is identifying how to increase safety and accessibility on the Katy Trail. With so many people using the Katy Trail every day, I needed to speak to its frequent users to better understand the problem. I enjoyed this piece of the project because I received many different perspectives on the problem and even heard some feedback that I was not expecting. Learning about how other people observe a wicked problem can validate and/or allow you to question your approach.
As a design leader, I think it is essential to be willing to hear from others outside your immediate leadership group. Being willing to speak and listen to other employees or clients allows for a more transparent approach as a leader. Also, being willing to go outside your comfort zone and hear different perspectives makes a strong design leader. Having the courage to incorporate others into my design solution is something I would like to take forward as a design leader.
Visual Diary 14: Project Highlight 1 - Observing the Wicked Problem
One of the pieces of the design leadership project I enjoyed the most was brainstorming my chosen “wicked” design problem. Admittedly, this was a bit of a challenge for me since I am not usually seeking out problems in my everyday life/community. This piece of the project was interesting because it allowed me to observe more closely what is going on around me. Over the past 10 years of living in Dallas, I have observed that the Katy Trail has multiple safety and accessibility issues. Observing this allowed me to identify and pursue solutions to this wicked design problem.
One trait that makes a good design leader is someone observant of larger issues surrounding them. Having your eyes open to issues whether they are large or small allows you to identify creative solutions. Especially in a design team setting, recognizing and validating problems creates a stronger leadership structure where all employees feel seen and heard. This is something I will be keeping in mind as I move forward in design leadership.