Rachel Paese

Rachel Paese is Design Observer’s Deputy Editor, and she loves giving curious people access to stories that change the way they see the world. It began with a major in English, and then evolved with a project that sharpened her editorial instincts the old-fashioned way: founding and leading her own multimedia magazine at the University of Kansas. After college, she carried that passion to education, helping students in Spain and Thailand think beyond their culture. Today, she brings that same spirit to Design Observer, working to connect readers with the people and ideas shaping a better future. Connect with her on LinkedIn, and ask her about her quest to sew her own wardrobe.

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Rachel Paese

You need an observation practice

‘What if care were foundational to systems design?’ asks Rachael Dietkus

Sara Soskolne is a typeface designer who thinks of herself as a craftsperson

Ira Blossom created a games-only, print-only newspaper — and it’s sold at a newsstand in New York City

Katie Conry on building public programming for San Francisco’s most historically rich — and most misunderstood — communities

Becoming a better observer has defined John Ball’s 40-year design career

Encontrar tu propia voz toma más tiempo que hacerse viral

Finding your voice is slower than going viral, but it’s worth it, says designer Guillermo Flores Pacheco

The Met’s audience engagement team is aiming for meaning

Tricia Robson on how The Met’s Audience Engagement teams collaborate to engage 6.3 million visitors

“What book made you a better designer?”

Nina Katz’s answer to growing anti-trans rhetoric: nine larger-than-life portraits of the people she wants you to meet