Recently launched, my friend and colleague Joseph Lindley and the Design Research Works crew have created the Design Research Observatory — a brilliant, living showcase of what design research can do.

Design Research is a well-appreciated and powerful approach to sense-making and knowledge formation in many design, research, development, and innovation contexts. The approach to sense-making through design is increasingly being adopted in other fields, including business, healthcare, and public policy.

Now with the Design Research Observatory, the world of design research has a fun, curated collection of exemplary Design Research projects presented through an accessible online platform. This provides a great way for anyone, from curious newcomers to seasoned experts, to discover what Design Research is, understand why it matters, and do so through exploring a wide variety of projects that demonstrate its purpose, approach, and real-world value and impact.

Reach out to Joseph and the team if you have a project that evokes insight and feels like it belongs in there, pitch it to the collection!