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Do we really think we’re going to change the world?

Illustration by Shannon Levin. Learn more about our illustrators. Do we really think we’re going to change the world? Making an impact while knowing our limits Like any good tool, design can only do so much. Not every problem needs a hammer, and not every opportunity needs design. Our role is supporting other changemakers in theirContinue reading “Do we really think we’re going to change the world?”

How can Human-Centered Design be Useful?

Illustration by Shannon Levin. Learn more about our illustrators. How can Human-Centered Design be Useful? If you’ve gotten this far in our website or newsletter, you’ve heard at least a bit about human-centered design as a creative process for addressing challenges. But how can it actually be helpful for you, in your situation? Here are threeContinue reading “How can Human-Centered Design be Useful?”

Ash Tsai, Winter 2021 Featured Illustrator

Ash Tsai, Winter 2021 Featured Illustrator Ash Tsai is an illustrator and graphic designer from San Jose, California, currently based in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated in 2019 with a degree in communication design from Washington University in St. Louis and in her spare time she DJs for her community radio show, thrifts, pets cats,Continue reading “Ash Tsai, Winter 2021 Featured Illustrator”

Rooted in Place, Building Relationships: Being in St. Louis

Something that was fundamental for us in beginning Public Design Bureau is being grounded in the St. Louis region as our home base. While our collaborations might take place around the country, building practice that is rooted in our community here is crucial. Here are a few reasons it matters to us…

Hello World Part 2: An introduction to Public Design Bureau

Public Design Bureau gives us a chance to focus on work where our unique set of skills, talents, and niche super powers align with what leaders in community, non-profit, government, and social enterprise need to address society’s most pressing challenges.

Hello World Part 1: An introduction to the Public Design Bureau founders

Annemarie and Liz have known each other for a very long time (from the very first day of freshman year of college!), and have fortunately ended up traveling down paths that led to collaboration with each other in many formats and contexts, from theater productions to design competitions to human-centered design projects.