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Curated by the Design Observer editorial team, this is your weekly dose of ideas that actually change how you see the world. It features essays, news, opinions, global insights, and observations — all through our unique lens. 

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Ellen McGirt

A Google UX researcher responded to digital fatigue by founding a newspaper

Amid the decline of the local news, the Sunday edition finds a second life

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Ellen McGirt

We’re joyfully receiving your feedback. Here’s where we’re headed:

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Rachel Paese

Encontrar tu propia voz toma más tiempo que hacerse viral

Plot twist: the newsletter is in Spanish today. Scroll down for a link to the English version.

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Ellen McGirt

“It’s time to take back the baton”

Leaders and investors are ready to start planning, and it’s time for design to lead.

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