You can check out the book at Chapters: http://tinyurl.com/Glimmer-at-Chapters
I have just started the book, but it is a fascinating look at the design process, which is really just solving problems for people. We all design things from our wardrobe, to our bedrooms, to our lives. In my office I want to design the best experience for patients, parents, dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants - everyone who comes into contact with us. I want to design healthy and confident smiles to last a lifetime for my patients.
Design is important - it matters. The design of my office makes me happy every day I come into work. The thought that went into our office shows up in so many ways. The design of our office helps us to be better in our job. The design of the Ipod makes you want to touch it and use it. The design of a restaurant experience can bring you more pleasure than the food alone. The design of the interaction you have with the clerk at 7-11 can brighten your day.
"Glimmer" is about the design process for people like you and me. We may not think of ourselves as designers in the same way Tommy Hilfiger is, but we are very much designers, of our own lives. Cool book - I am looking forward to getting into it more. I am sure I will have more to say in future posts. I think the book is intended to inspire us to all look at ourselves as designers. I know it has inspired me.
