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The most influential design book you’ve never heard of

Fast Company Tech

Behind some of the most recognizable iconography in the world, from American presidential campaign logos to New York City subway signage and Apple keycaps, is one Swiss designer and a textbook he published in 1949. For the designers behind the reprint, its a passion project thats been more than six years in the making.

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Meet the former Chloé designers who want to create a more comfortable stiletto

Fast Company Tech

When Paule Tenaillon was head shoe designer at Chlo, she was responsible for designing hundreds of shoes a year. With each design, she had to consider many factors: The Chlo aesthetic, trends, heel height, materials. Nobody was interested in pricey designer shoes, so the nascent brand went into hibernation.

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6 forgotten heroes of mid-century Modern design you need to know

Fast Company Tech

The Postwar design phenomenon known as mid-century modernism has been backand thrivingfor years now. Photo: courtesy Phaidon] I do write about contemporary design and contemporary architecture as well, Bradbury says. The chair found fame when it landed on the cover of architectural and design magazine Domus in 1966.

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This magical California camp is designed by—and for—visually impaired people

Fast Company Tech

The camp was originally designed in the early 1900s for people with sight, but it has become a beloved retreat for the blind and visually-impaired for the last 75 years. The camp has been comprehensively reconsidered to accommodate its visually impaired visitors and staff, many of whom were consulted during the design process.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Design Impactful Giving Moments 🌈 Create supporter journeys that resonate deeply, emphasize ease of engagement, and build a lasting commitment to community values. Join this webinar to explore a shift towards cultivating a community of generosity, where trust and shared values matter more than financial capacity!

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The unusual layout of this clinic is designed to help children with chronic pain

Fast Company Tech

In its newest location, designed by the architecture firm NBBJ and opening next month in San Francisco, the architecture of the clinic plays a significant role in this multifaceted approach to treating pain. There are almost no right angles, and the designers used natural curves to inform its layout.

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Affordable Nonprofit Web Design Matters

NonProfit PRO

Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Key Learning Objectives: Generosity Experience Design 🌈 Understand how to prioritize building deep, meaningful connections with your donors, ensuring they feel valued and part of your mission, rather than just contributors.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. November 8th, 2023 at 11:00am PDT, 2:00pm EDT, 7:00pm GMT

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit?