Blog: Design-Speak

Part 2: What is Design’s Value?
by Jan Jervis | Design, Design Terms
In Part 2 of “What is Design,” I explore the value that design brings to us and our lives. I present concrete examples of how design shapes our world. I look at questions, “Should we value design more? Does design really matter?

Part 1: What is design?
by Jan Jervis | Design, Digital, Shared Understanding
Ever wondered why “design” feels like such a vague word? This article dives into the “design dilemma” and reveals how a basic understanding of design principles, combined with digital literacy, can empower you in unexpected ways.

Let’s Share Meanings
by Jan Jervis | AAVA, Design Terms, Shared Understanding, Symbolic Interactionism
This week, Jan discusses the importance of shared meanings in workplace communication. She highlights the challenges of misunderstandings between creative and business teams. She illustrates how different interpretations of common terms, such as “design,” can lead to miscommunication and project delays.

Hello and Welcome
by Jan Jervis | Design, Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome. This post is an introduction to me, Jan Jervis, Design Advocate, Educator, Researcher, Idea Coach, Digital Immigrant. This is Design.Speak; my weekly design and digital insights for non-designers. Please join me by subscribing. Thank you!
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My blog posts explore design and digital literacy topics that can help non-designers build valuable skills for any career. No technical jargon or previous design experience is required.
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