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December 6, 2024

Why companies need a 'futurist-in-residence'?

In a world where the only constant is change, staying ahead means thinking ahead. This piece dives into why companies need a futurist mindset to cut through red tape, spot what’s next, and move faster than the competition. With lessons from venture studios and bold ideas for breaking free of corporate inertia, it’s a call to action for businesses ready to stop reacting and start shaping the future.

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September 27, 2024

What is Business Design? The start of the Innovation Puzzle.

The article explores the role of Business Design in innovation, differentiating it from other design fields like Service Design and UX Research. Business Design merges design thinking and business strategy, focusing on creating viable, feasible, and desirable business models. Business Designers play a critical role in identifying new opportunities, solving problems, conducting market research, and building business cases to validate ideas. They help guide projects from strategic questions to solid business models, often collaborating with teams to de-risk concepts and ensure commercial viability.

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September 27, 2024

The art of de-risking innovation: A guide for designers

Innovation involves risks related to desirability, viability, and feasibility. To reduce these risks, companies can validate their ideas through a process called de-risking.

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September 27, 2024

Why we decided to start blas&co: lessons learned

Invaluable lessons from our first year as a impact-driven design agency and our path in entrepreneurship.