I host the Doom & Bloom podcast from Climate Designers. Below is my recap of the latest episode.
Listen here to the latest episode. Subscribe on Spotify or Apple.
We know many designers care deeply about climate emergency, but they're stuck working and living in systems that prioritize short-term gains over long-term survival.
The conversation with Carly revealed that people don't make decisions based on environmental benefits. They make decisions based on problems they need solved.Every day, designers influence how millions interact with products and services. Yet most designers lack the psychological tools to effectively advocate for sustainable solutions within their organizations.
The real opportunity isn't in preaching to the converted.
It's in understanding that renewable energy wins when it's cheaper, sustainable products succeed when they solve real problems, and climate action advances when it aligns with human motivations.
We're living in late-stage capitalism. The question isn't whether we can change the system overnight, it's whether we can leverage it strategically while there's still time. Designers have that power. Will we use it?
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