As presented on February 9, 2015 at Interaction 15 in San Francisco.
Video of talk: https://vimeo.com/122052064
A mission is that which gives us purpose. In movies and books, the entire plot generally centers around the protagonist's mission. In real life, however, we often limit our understanding of "mission-driven" work to charities and non-profits. In reality, every designer can seize the opportunity to do work with greater meaning.
This talk is a practical guide to defining and understanding the mission that your work serves, whether you design for a tiny non-profit or the largest technology company. We'll look at successful examples of mission-driven design from both the non-profit and commercial sectors, and discuss methods for infusing this perspective into your own work. Ultimately, this session will give you the tools to become more purposeful
in everything that you design.
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“Facebook was not originally created
to be a company. It was built to
accomplish a social mission - to make
the world more open and connected.”
Mark Zuckerberg
@CreativeNewman #ixd15Photo by Maurizio Pesce on Flickr
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“Stories serve to ground your work in
a real context. They… help you keep
people at the center of your work.”
Whitney Quesenbery & Kevin Brooks
Storytelling for User Experience
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“Don't be evil. We believe strongly that in
the long term, we will be better served…
by a company that does good things for
the world, even if we forgo some short
term gains.”
Larry Page & Sergey Brin
@CreativeNewman #ixd15Photo by Maurizio Pesce on Flickr
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“The mission of NPR is to work in partnership
with Member Stations to create a more
informed public — one challenged and
invigorated by a deeper understanding and
appreciation of events, ideas and cultures…”
NPR Mission Statement
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“…To accomplish our mission, we produce,
acquire, and distribute programming that meets
the highest standards of public service in
journalism and cultural expression; we represent
our members in matters of their mutual interest;
and we provide satellite interconnection for the
entire public radio system.”
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“Airbnb started the project… by creating a
list of the emotional moments that comprise
an Airbnb stay. They built the most
important of those moments into stories…”
“How Snow White Helped Airbnb’s Mobile Mission”
Fast Company
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“The mission of NPR is to work in partnership
with Member Stations to create a more
informed public — one challenged and
invigorated by a deeper understanding and
appreciation of events, ideas and cultures.”
NPR
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“Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people
to list, discover, and book unique accommodations
around the world… Airbnb connects people to unique
travel experiences, at any price point, in more than
34,000 cities and 190 countries… Airbnb is the easiest
way for people to monetize their extra space and
showcase it to an audience of millions.”
AIRBNB
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“Evernote builds apps and products that are
defining the way individuals and teams work
today. As one workspace that lives across your
phone, tablet, and computer, Evernote is the place
you write free from distraction, collect
information, find what you need, and present your
ideas to the world.”
EVERNOTE
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As a team, negotiate:
Mission & Objectives.
Team Roles.
Definition of Authority.
Operations & Logistics.
More at mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_95.htm
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“We believe in the people who do things – the hat jugglers, the to-do
list junkies, the masters of getting it done faster, better and more
efficiently than ever before. Whether that's balancing the household
budget, running a business or paying taxes…
As the world evolves, so do we – inventing new solutions to solve
important problems, perfecting those solutions and delighting our
customers. In short: Improving people's financial lives so profoundly
they can't imagine going back to the old way.”
INTUIT
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“IBMers value:
Dedication to every client’s success
Innovation that matters – for our company and for
the world
Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships”
IBM