The Forum page is as a place where design issues may be explored. The first topic is Coherent Research and features a series of three interviews. Please feel free to send in your comments and additions. Or start a new subject.

 

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Thought for the day: Why Not a Dead Bird?

An earnest nine year sat listening with pride as the teacher read his essay out loud to the entire class. The story described the curiosity of a small, caged bird, who left the safety of his cage, and the room, to explore the promise of freedom outside in the blue sky. The story described the soaring emotion and the final attack of the local, wild birds.

"A great story" said Mr Cousins, the teacher. "But there is one problem. The story is told in the first person, but at the end the bird dies."

The nine year old was confused. He stopped and thought, then raised his hand. "Sir, if we can accept a bird writing a story, why not a dead bird?

 

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    Dickon Isaacs Coherent Research Interview February 5, 1999, Chicago


    • Dickon Isaacs is a senior designer with a world class design group based in their Chicago office. As the last subject of the Design-Engine Interview, and with the shared experience of a UK based design background, he is carrying the thread forward by discussing Coherent Research with David Harris



  2. Huw Thomas-Coherent Research Interview January 20, 1999 Chicago

    • Huw Thomas is a Design Strategist with extensive international experience. He has recently moved to Chicago, having spent the last ten years in the fast paced, Asian markets.



  3. Corporate Coherent Research Interview February 8, 1999, Chicago

    • A Manager of Strategic Design at a high tech company in the Midwest.    His responsibilities include managing research activities and their integration into the product development process.



 

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