Have you heard of BANI? Are you ready for it? The term VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) was coined in the 1980s to describe the context of the world. Four decades later, is this term still relevant? The term BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) was coined in 2020 to describe the current environment. In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore BANI.

In this episode, you will
• learn about the concept of BANI
• understand the relevance of Design Thinker capabilities in a BANI world
• get practical tips on applying Design Thinker capabilities

What are the ethical obligations of design research? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter explore the importance of informed consent when doing design research. From historical examples like the Tukaseegee experiments to contemporary design research, this episode explains why it is important for participants to fully understand their involvement in any research activity.

In this episode, you will
• understand the ethical obligations when carrying out design research
• learn the "how-tos" of informed consent, including the key topics that need to be covered
• hear real-life examples of how to customize the informed consent process so it is fit for the purpose

What is discovery work? How does it help reduce risk and deliver better outcomes? In this episode, Dr Dani and Designer Peter dive into the "how-to" of discovery work to explain what it is, why it is important, and tips on how to get started.

In this episode, you will
• discover the importance of discovery work
• learn how to get started with discovery
• hear stories of how discovery work has influenced the outcome of projects