Durell Coleman's guest appearances

Durell Coleman

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Impact Boom Podcast - Social Enterprise & Design

Doable

Experience by Design

Kate Hayes

Kathleen Kelly Janus

Julian O'Shea

Greta Thunberg

Michael Hyatt

Jeremy Cowart

Blythe Hill

Bola Sokunbi

Sara Moore

Rachel Cruze

Mac Prichard

Lauren Peterson

Bob Ross

Ken Coleman

Eugene Peterson

OwlTail

Durell Coleman has for a long time been interested in how to create inventions and entrepreneurial opportunities to create social change. With an early interest in engineering, sparked by working on cars and home improvement with his dad, Durell followed that passion to Stanford University. Connecting an engineering degree with sustainable design through the famed d.school, Durell has followed that path from the forests of Nicaragua to the criminal justice system of the United States. Through his company, DC Design, Durell and his team have worked with an impressive array of clients and projects, including “governments, foundations, non-profits, companies and those they serve to shift entrenched systems toward paradigms that function better for everyone. He has worked to redesign aspects of the foster care system, develop new approaches to criminal justice reform, reimagine healthcare service models, create apps that connect communities, and develop new educational models for the 21st century.”In our conversation, we dig into what is social design, and how everyone can be a part of designing for a better world. Durell tells us how he deals with the challenges of systems design when you have different groups that don't necessarily have the same goals. Through his work on wind turbines, we explore how design can be used to not just to create a product, but create an infrastructure where people acquire the skills and tools to manage and sustain change themselves. During a time where a lot of discussion is being had around social change, Durell's work shows us a way forward in using design thinking to create opportunities for social impact.

Durell Coleman has for a long time been interested in how to create inventions and entrepreneurial opportunities to create social change. With an early interest in engineering, sparked by working on cars and home improvement with his dad, Durell followed that passion to Stanford University. Connecting an engineering degree with sustainable design through the famed d.school, Durell has followed that path from the forests of Nicaragua to the criminal justice system of the United States. Through his company, DC Design, Durell and his team have worked with an impressive array of clients and projects, including “governments, foundations, non-profits, companies and those they serve to shift entrenched systems toward paradigms that function better for everyone. He has worked to redesign aspects of the foster care system, develop new approaches to criminal justice reform, reimagine healthcare service models, create apps that connect communities, and develop new educational models for the 21st century.”In our conversation, we dig into what is social design, and how everyone can be a part of designing for a better world. Durell tells us how he deals with the challenges of systems design when you have different groups that don't necessarily have the same goals. Through his work on wind turbines, we explore how design can be used to not just to create a product, but create an infrastructure where people acquire the skills and tools to manage and sustain change themselves. During a time where a lot of discussion is being had around social change, Durell's work shows us a way forward in using design thinking to create opportunities for social impact.

Durell Coleman and Designing for Social Impact

It's no secret we live in a time of heightened social tension. There are issues all around us we're inundated with through the media and around the dinner table. It's overwhelming to consider how we should address issues including racism, foster care reform, recidivism rates, and healthcare. Today's guest is tackling these issues with a unique kind of ammunition: human-centered design. Durell Coleman is the founder of DC Design, a social impact design firm that uses human-centered design to fix some of the world's greatest challenges. Things You Don't Want To Miss: 3:00 - The Durell 101  Durell starts with his childhood and shares of his upbringing in Texas. His passion for design goes all the way back. He told his mom he wanted to be an inventor at the age of eight, and he made grand plans to own his own company. Durell's brother was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer when Durell was nine. His brother fought the disease for five long years, and he even played varsity soccer and graduated high school. However, he passed away at the age of 19. Durell's brother's battle with cancer challenged him to evolve his dream. He wanted to create, and he wanted to do so in a way that improved quality of life for others. He wanted to give people a chance for success.  7:00 - A New Perspective  Durrell reflects on how his perspective changed upon the death of his brother. The common mantra is "Life is short. Live it up." Durell used that phrase as an opportunity to live with purpose.  9:00 - Lessons From Failure  As humans, we're able to see our highs after going through lows. In short, we learn from our failures. Durell's first company designed renewable energy sources in the developing world. The plan made sense, but he lacked funding, and the vision was compromised. Durell began designing low-cost wind turbines for homeowners in America, and unfortunately, there wasn't a need for that particular solution. He drew strength from his failure, and he studied it as well. As he started DC Design, those lessons became valuable pieces of insight. Immersion is a great tool for learning. Durell emphasizes his working class background forced him to design by necessity. He knew there was no alternative solution if he couldn't build or learn something himself.  16:24 - Explaining DC Design  DC Design is a social impact strategy and design consultancy. They help people on the front lines of addressing social impact. From criminal justice to foster care, DC Design wants to help world changers deliver on their mission. The goal is to utilize the process of human-centered design. DC Design wants to understand the needs of people who live through a particular challenge. Going straight to the source helps organizations to shape the process for change.  19:10 - What Is A Design Thinking Impact Retreat?  The goal is to connect with the souls of other people and build them up. DC Design wants people to know they matter and can only be brought down if they allow themselves to be. Design Thinking Impact Retreats are focused on helping people who want to impact the world. They teach effective strategies that help alleviate suffering. Social impact innovators attend these retreats. They're the ones who see the news at night and want to effect change.  24:48 - A Unique Approach To Social Justice  It's the Average Joe who effects change, and we're all impacted by social issues. We're all in it together as we're trying to make change happen. Durell's journey began when his first company failed. He'd been focused on his work in other countries. However, he realized many social issues affect us right here in the U.S. He wanted to design ways to fight for social justice, address poverty, fight wildfires, and champion prison reform right here "at home." Durell realized the need to equip the people and organizations on the frontlines of these issues. We're not equipped to fight every issue, and DC Design wants to help individuals realize which specific issues they're called to champion. He also wants to learn from the experiences of those in need, and use their insight to design change. The most effective strategies for change come from within.  31:52 - A Notion Of Privilege  The notion of privilege exists in many forms. Your education, background, and physical appearance can all leave you with privilege. Remember the Spiderman quote, "With great power comes great responsibility." How are we using our privilege to call out injustice and fight for restoration? Justice and redemption go together. We're quick to judge yet slow to forgive. We need to create a space for restoration. Rather than wanting people to suffer, we should focus on giving people the opportunity for rehabilitation.  42:30 - How To Learn More  Sign up for the DC Design newsletter. Attend an Impact Retreat. Send your high school students to a Design The Future workshop.  Getting To Know Our Guest:  45:16- Durell shares with us his favorite desserts, his dumbest injury, and a song he could listen to on repeat.  A Memorable Moment: "We learn about issues when we start having conversations with people about what they're going through."   - Durell Coleman To visit the Business With Purpose website, click the link: https://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2019/05/15/business-with-purpose-podcast-ep-141-durell-coleman-dc-design/

It's no secret we live in a time of heightened social tension. There are issues all around us we're inundated with through the media and around the dinner table. It's overwhelming to consider how we should address issues including racism, foster care reform, recidivism rates, and healthcare. Today's guest is tackling these issues with a unique kind of ammunition: human-centered design. Durell Coleman is the founder of DC Design, a social impact design firm that uses human-centered design to fix some of the world's greatest challenges. Things You Don't Want To Miss: 3:00 - The Durell 101 <ul> <li>Durell starts with his childhood and shares of his upbringing in Texas.</li> <li>His passion for design goes all the way back. He told his mom he wanted to be an inventor at the age of eight, and he made grand plans to own his own company.</li> <li>Durell's brother was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer when Durell was nine. His brother fought the disease for five long years, and he even played varsity soccer and graduated high school. However, he passed away at the age of 19.</li> <li>Durell's brother's battle with cancer challenged him to evolve his dream. He wanted to create, and he wanted to do so in a way that improved quality of life for others. He wanted to give people a chance for success.</li> </ul> 7:00 - A New Perspective <ul> <li>Durrell reflects on how his perspective changed upon the death of his brother.</li> <li>The common mantra is "Life is short. Live it up." Durell used that phrase as an opportunity to live with purpose.</li> </ul> 9:00 - Lessons From Failure <ul> <li>As humans, we're able to see our highs after going through lows. In short, we learn from our failures.</li> <li>Durell's first company designed renewable energy sources in the developing world. The plan made sense, but he lacked funding, and the vision was compromised. Durell began designing low-cost wind turbines for homeowners in America, and unfortunately, there wasn't a need for that particular solution. He drew strength from his failure, and he studied it as well. As he started DC Design, those lessons became valuable pieces of insight.</li> <li>Immersion is a great tool for learning. Durell emphasizes his working class background forced him to design by necessity. He knew there was no alternative solution if he couldn't build or learn something himself.</li> </ul> 16:24 - Explaining DC Design <ul> <li>DC Design is a social impact strategy and design consultancy. They help people on the front lines of addressing social impact. From criminal justice to foster care, DC Design wants to help world changers deliver on their mission.</li> <li>The goal is to utilize the process of human-centered design. DC Design wants to understand the needs of people who live through a particular challenge. Going straight to the source helps organizations to shape the process for change.</li> </ul> 19:10 - What Is A Design Thinking Impact Retreat? <ul> <li>The goal is to connect with the souls of other people and build them up. DC Design wants people to know they matter and can only be brought down if they allow themselves to be.</li> <li>Design Thinking Impact Retreats are focused on helping people who want to impact the world. They teach effective strategies that help alleviate suffering.</li> <li>Social impact innovators attend these retreats. They're the ones who see the news at night and want to effect change.</li> </ul> 24:48 - A Unique Approach To Social Justice <ul> <li>It's the Average Joe who effects change, and we're all impacted by social issues. We're all in it together as we're trying to make change happen.</li> <li>Durell's journey began when his first company failed. He'd been focused on his work in other countries. However, he realized many social issues affect us right here in the U.S. He wanted to design ways to fight for social justice, address poverty, fight wildfires, and champion prison reform right here "at home." Durell realized the need to equip the people and organizations on the frontlines of these issues.</li> <li>We're not equipped to fight every issue, and DC Design wants to help individuals realize which specific issues they're called to champion. He also wants to learn from the experiences of those in need, and use their insight to design change. The most effective strategies for change come from within.</li> </ul> 31:52 - A Notion Of Privilege <ul> <li>The notion of privilege exists in many forms. Your education, background, and physical appearance can all leave you with privilege. Remember the Spiderman quote, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhLyPH_KirE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">"With great power comes great responsibility."</a> How are we using our privilege to call out injustice and fight for restoration?</li> <li>Justice and redemption go together. We're quick to judge yet slow to forgive. We need to create a space for restoration. Rather than wanting people to suffer, we should focus on giving people the opportunity for rehabilitation.</li> </ul> 42:30 - How To Learn More <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dcdesignltd.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for the DC Design newsletter.</li> <li>Attend an Impact Retreat.</li> <li>Send your high school students to a <a href="https://designthefuture.dcdesignltd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Design The Future</a> workshop.</li> </ul> Getting To Know Our Guest: <ul> <li>45:16- Durell shares with us his favorite desserts, his dumbest injury, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1h9bcrC6Q8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a song he could listen to on repeat</a>.</li> </ul> A Memorable Moment: "We learn about issues when we start having conversations with people about what they're going through."   - Durell Coleman To visit the Business With Purpose website, click the link: <a href="https://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2019/05/15/business-with-purpose-podcast-ep-141-durell-coleman-dc-design/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2019/05/15/business-with-purpose-podcast-ep-141-durell-coleman-dc-design/</a>

Using Human Centered Design to Change the World | EP 141: Durell Coleman, DC Design

Durell Coleman shares some of the positive social impact being created through his consultancy DC Design, whilst exploring how to use human centred design and the design thinking process to create exciting and meaningful impact.

Episode 98 (2018) Durell Coleman On Measuring Impact & Creating Positive Social Change With HCD