"The highest purpose of design is for human use", said Japanese pioneer industrial designer Sori Yanagi.
Apart from functions and aesthetics, the best designs also take user needs into consideration. This people-oriented design mindset stems from empathy. By combining it with creativity and user experience, a unique form of wisdom for daily living is born.
In this series, we'll look at how designers from various disciplines work together with researchers, makers, educators, professionals and even users to come up with some of the most amazing and caring designs for everyday life.
