After a power-nap, UxPowerUp is back with an eclectic mix of interestingness - Don Norman's classic 2003 TED Talk (on Design and Happiness) to freshly minted thoughts on Design Leadership, thinking like a 94-year old and more...Plus there's some eventful news: DesignUp Conference is back in Nov 2017, and here's how you can contribute...

Secrets of design leadership

Increasingly, Designers are finding themselves front and centre in the world of products and new product development. Spotify's Stanley Wood shares what he learned from visiting 20 top companies in the software industry—and speaking to their Design Leaders.

How to beta test your top-secret product

We all are nervous about showing, sharing our top secret products - and yet at some time we must, to learn from our users. Here are some tips from the GV Team - the first point is a personal favourite (and a sobering thought)...

3 ways good design makes you happy

To Be a Genius, Think Like a 94-Year-Old

We tend to assume that creativity wanes with age. But Dr. Goodenough’s story suggests that some people actually become more creative as they grow older. Unfortunately, those late-blooming geniuses have to contend with powerful biases against them.

Events

DesignUp is back in 2017

The conference returns to Bangalore on November 10 & 11, 2017. There are ambitious plans and the Call for Speakers and Workshops has just opened up (it's darned fresh - not even on the site yet). Your chance to present to peers, influencers and industry leaders. And there's the option of nominating a Speaker/Workshop co-ordinator or Workshop Topic!

Until next week,

@JDallcaps