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“The future is created at the intersection of business, technology, design, and culture. *In the Bubble* is an insightful and delightful explanation of this nexus and of how each force affects the others. Designers often miss a great deal in their educations about the real people who will use and…” quote by Nathan Shedroff
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“The future is created at the intersection of business, technology, design, and culture. *In the Bubble* is an insightful and delightful explanation of this nexus and of how each force affects the others. Designers often miss a great deal in their educations about the real people who will use and inhabit their work. Thackara astutely illuminates a lot of what designers don't know they're missing.”

Nathan Shedroff

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Source Book: *In the Bubble*, 2018

Innovation emerges where business, tech, design, and culture intersect, yet designers often overlook real user contexts.

In simple terms: Cross‑disciplinary collaboration drives future creation.

Key Takeaway

Integrate diverse perspectives.

Themes

innovation design thinking interdisciplinary

Mood

inspirational analytical

Type

educational strategic

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • urban planning
  • educational curriculum

Key Concepts

human‑centered design technology strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can designers better understand future users?
  • What methods bridge business and cultural insights?
A Different Perspective

Design education may lack real‑world user insight.

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