Climate action is a core business requirement for design studios
Design studios that aren’t taking climate action run the risk of falling behind competitors and not supporting their clients
I'm Marc O'Brien, a creative strategist, designer, and educator
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I suck at answering the question, "What is your dream project?"
As a multi-tool, I can never respond in a simple way.
I love zooming in and out on a project.
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Jul 21
The most common question I get asked by designers just starting their climate design journey
“Do I need to go back to school to get an Environmental Science degree (or something similar) in order to
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Jul 16
Climate action is a core business requirement for design studios
Design studios that aren’t taking climate action run the risk of falling behind competitors and not supporting their clients
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Jul 14
Four reasons why investing in climate action now is a smart business decision AND how designers can show up
If companies don’t invest in climate action, they won't be around in 5–10 years.
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Jul 09
A win/win/win situation
Going all in on climate as a design studio is a win/win/win situation for your studio, your clients,
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Jul 07
Design studios need to “climify” their work
Four quick thoughts on why it’s important for design studios to “climify” their work to future proof their studio.
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Jul 02
I believe the design industry can play a crucial role in driving climate action
Designers have helped sell fast fashion, pushed planned obsolescence, created desire for stuff people don't need, and made
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Jul 01
My Doom & Bloom recap: S1E5
I host the Doom & Bloom podcast from Climate Designers. Below is my recap of the latest episode.
Katie nailed
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Jun 30
My June 2025 Roundup
A monthly series of what I (mostly) watched, listened to, read during the month related the design and/or climate.
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Jun 26
A Climate Designers Update: Summer 2025
The following post is from the June edition of the Climate Designers newsletter. It was co-authored by me and Natalie
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Jun 18
Designing for Climate as a Creative Act
I had the pleasure of talking with my buddy Justin Lokitz on his new podcast, Design Shift.
We discussed the
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Jun 10
Climate Innovation Hub @ CCA by 2030
This year's theme for SF Design Week was Reform. As SFDW wraps up, I'm thinking more
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