Design for Belonging with Susie Wise (S6 E3)

​In this episode, host Michael Hernandez speaks with equity designer Susie Wise about her book published by the Stanford d.School, 'Design for Belonging,' which focuses on the importance of inclusion and collaboration in communities. They discuss the concept of design as creative problem solving, the process of writing a book, the significance of community and grouping in design, the rituals that support writing, and the role of an editor in shaping the final product. In this conversation, 

​Susie shares her insights on the writing process, the importance of feedback, and the challenges of marketing a book. She emphasizes the need to let go of perfectionism, the significance of deadlines, and the role of prototyping in writing. Susie also discusses her experiences with book marketing, the lessons she learned about herself during the writing journey, and her aspirations for future writing projects.

TOPICS

• Design for Belonging: Concept and Framework
• The Process of Writing a Book
• Community and Grouping in Design
• Rituals and Writing Practices
• The Role of an Editor in the Writing Process
• Letting Go of Perfectionism in Writing
• The Writing Process and Deadlines
• Marketing Strategies for Authors
• Lessons Learned Through the Writing Journey
• Target Audience and Purpose of the Book
• Future Writing Aspirations

LINKS
Book: Design for Belonging.

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