Foreword by Z. Bryant
Preface
Introduction
01. Designing Hope
02. Refining Intent
03. Impacting Humanity
04. Tooling Curiosity
05. Translating Integrity
06. Honoring Engagement
07. Navigating Complexity
08. Building Community
Epilogue
Framework
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Notes
About the Book
Designing Hope is a book that explores creating compassionate work for humans. It defines a design framework that creates hope by practicing in an ecosystem, honoring that community with its solutions, and sharing in the responsibility of its outcomes. It’s equal parts manifesto and practical guide. It strives to rise above technical theory, seeking out practical compassion. In short, if you create things for others (you do), this book is for you.
Reviews
This book seeks to reflect the community it serves and thrives on feedback. I’d be honored if you reviewed the book (on Goodreads), or feel free to reach out with your thoughts.
Here’s some incredibly kind words from readers:
“Empathetic, practical, and of course, profoundly hopeful: An accessible manual for designers who want to swim upstream against the tide of cynicism.” ― Abby
“I really connected with the spirit of this little book - looking at our platforms and fields of work as chances to practice and display servanthood, stewardship, humility, and integrity.” ― Karl
“An incredibly thoughtful and inspiring book about design and the role designers play in the larger context of technology and society as a whole.” ― Jon
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Print Format
There’s only a handful of printed copies circulating in communites, and that’s on purpose. This book was created to be shared.
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Speaking & Teaching
One of my favorite things to do is to speak to organizations about how hopeful design can impact their community.