What exactly is design? Is it just about making things look beautiful, or is there something deeper at play? In this episode, we dive into the heart of design as more than decoration — it’s about solving problems, shaping experiences, and creating meaningful connections.
Oluwafemi unpacks the different lenses through which design can be understood:
Design as Problem-Solving – how intention and function shape every decision.
Design as Communication – using color, typography, and composition as a visual language.
Design as Experience – why the best design often goes unnoticed but always felt.
Design as Connection – how design bridges people, ideas, and cultures.
Design as Growth – why learning to design also means learning to think critically and creatively.
Drawing inspiration from Debbie Millman’s reflections and real-world examples, this episode challenges you to see design not as something superficial, but as a force that influences how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
Whether you’re a budding designer or a creative professional, you’ll walk away with a richer, more intentional view of design — one that will influence not just your work, but how you see everyday life.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Design is a language of meaning, not just aesthetics.
Every design choice must answer a “why.”
Good design is invisible but impactful.
Design thinking helps us grow beyond visuals into strategy and purpose