The newsletter

Sent several times most months, the Designers in Business newsletter delivers business-focused content for designers.

A mix of commentary on useful business articles, news, explainers and video, as well as original content - all curated with designers in mind.

What to expect in each issue

Digestible round-ups of curated business content
Deep dives into business news that affects designers
Previews of the latest podcast episodes
In-depth opinion on business articles and explainers

Newsletter Archive

Book Review: Obviously Awesome by April Dunford

Book Review: Obviously Awesome by April Dunford

Reviewing a designer-friendly process for nailing product positioning

Strategy ≠ Planning

Strategy ≠ Planning

How a common misnomer can sidetrack design's grasp of business strategy

Interview: Elisabeth Graf on the Circular Economy and sustainable business design.

Interview: Elisabeth Graf on the Circular Economy and sustainable business design.

Exploring how design is central to Circular's success, and the opportunity it presents

Inflation, the Sharing Economy, and finding a narrative in numbers

Inflation, the Sharing Economy, and finding a narrative in numbers

Old-school roundup edition of the newsletter, sharing book launches, talks, and more

Interview: Martyn Reding, Founder of Design Leaders Studio

Interview: Martyn Reding, Founder of Design Leaders Studio

Our first podcast guest is Martyn Reding, Chief Design Officer at Upzelo.

The designer who 'gets' business.

The designer who 'gets' business.

Have you ever uttered the phrase "our business stakeholders just don't get design"?

Mapping business ecosystems

Mapping business ecosystems

Using ecosystem maps to cover opportunities and reveal blind spots.

July 2021 Edition

July 2021 Edition

Customer segmentation, communicating with business stakeholders, Blue Ocean Strategy

June 2021 Edition

June 2021 Edition

Thoughtful business metrics, Business Origami, What is... EBITDA?