Ep. 116: Human-Centered Designer Ayse Birsel

<p>Industrial designer Ayse Birsel grew up thinking she’d become a lawyer until a revelation with a teacup enlightened her to the principles and practice of design. Always a playful soul, her essence of playfulness is an important part of her creative process - a process she’s used to design award-winning products as well as to help people design a life and work they love. Now, she shows us an optimistic way to lean into the transformative opportunities that are inherent in these challenging times.</p> <p><a href= "http://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ep-116-ayse-birsel">Images, links and more from Ayse Birsel!</a></p> <p>This episode is presented as part of WantedDesign Manhattan Online Conversation Series, presented by Clever and Design Milk. Visit <a href= "https://www.wanteddesignnyc.com/online/">wanteddesignnyc.com/online</a> to view the schedule and register for live talks. </p> <p>Many thanks to this episode’s partner:</p> <p>Polish Cultural Institute New York - to learn more about Tomek Rygalik, the Circula project and Eco-Solidarity platform head to <a href="http://circula.org/">circula.org</a> and <a href= "http://www.polishculture-nyc.org/">polishculture-nyc.org</a>. </p> <p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast">Twitter</a>, <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers, @designmilk</p> <p>All past Clever episodes are available <a href= "http://www.cleverpodcast.com/archive">here in our archive</a>. (Free, of course!)</p> <p>If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2"> leaving a review</a>, <a href= "http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/"> making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p> <p>Please fill out Clever’s <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/survey">listener survey</a>. Thank you for your input!<