Eric Arcacha

This Friday I’m moderating a panel at this conference about the limitations and opportunities of f o n t licenses: how they shape design decisions, and the potential for a “right to repair” movement for digital typefaces.

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Join us this Thursday for a live conversation with design leaders Carly Price and José Manuel dos Santos. They’ll share practical strategies for building stronger teams, shaping cross-functional partnerships, and navigating leadership at scale. With decades of experience across industrial design, digital innovation, and organizational leadership, Carly and José will explore how to: > Embed design in key decisions > Maintain creative momentum > Align with evolving business needs Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating across functions, or planning your next leadership move, this session will offer real-world insights you can put to use immediately. Don’t miss it. #DesignLeadership #CrossFunctionalTeams #Innovation #CreativeLeadership #LiveSession #DesignThinking #ProductDesign Read more about the panel here: https://lnkd.in/guvFFEwD

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🌍 It’s rare for a design team to share the inspiration behind a logo. 🎨 “How We Came Up With This” is a short educational series encouraging designers to create meaning behind their visual expressions — not just shapes and colors. We want to commend the efforts of Con Edison (Con Ed) National Grid (KeySpan Energy Delivery) NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) New York Power Authority (NYPA) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | U.S. Department of Energy Corporation (EEC) Combined Heat and Power Alliance (CHP Alliance), and all those who have supported sustainable energy innovation for Co-op City over the years. 🏙️ When we were asked to design a symbol for Co-op City, the world’s largest housing cooperative, we didn’t start with geometry — we started with purpose. 💧 The Power & Water Plant you see here became our inspiration — a living example of sustainability that supports 50,000 residents every single day. Its self-contained system reduces reliance on New York City’s main electrical grid, saving millions in energy costs while keeping Co-op City resilient and efficient. 🌊 So, the waves at the bottom of the logo became our best graphic element — a visual reflection of sustainability in motion. ⚙️ Imagine this: a system that has powered an entire city for over 50 years, yet is rarely acknowledged as the marvel of engineering and foresight that it truly is. ♻️ Sustainability helps us think of better designs — ideas that can live forever. Please share below 👇 💭 What inspires your creative process when designing for community impact? #CleanEnergy #DistrictEnergy #SustainableNYC #NYPower #CHP

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Human-centered design's role has been increasingly co-opted by industry models that prioritize engagement metrics over human agency. Michele Visciòla asks in his piece for Interactions: "Are we still designing for better humans, or have we lost our way?" https://buff.ly/P4oR8od

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Qualitative research isn't just about gathering data—it reveals what you do and do not know about why people behave and decide the way they do. #designthinking #innovation #qualitativeresearch #insights https://buff.ly/A1OtdoQ

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The rules of design aren't as linear as they used to be. If designers want to successfully connect with audiences, they'll need to embrace a multidimensional way of thinking that encompasses all forms of human interaction. Read more from our CEO Andrew Zimmerman's latest piece for Fast Company Impact Council: https://lnkd.in/eMxgcjfu

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Rethink agency has launched a design practice unifying brand strategy, visual identity, packaging, and design systems across North American offices. This initiative is led by Larissa Marquez, former Gretel executive, who joins as managing director based in New York. https://bit.ly/40IEiWy

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Ann Feldstein discusses why women supporting women is smart business for designers, covering internalized bias, the confidence gap, sharing with competitors, and practical steps to build each other up across the trade. Watch the full podcast on our website or your favorite podcast app. #To-The-Trade

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