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May 6, 2020 34 mins

Jessica Helfand is the and award-winning designer, artist, writer, and the founding editor of Design Observer. Jessica is the author of numerous books on visual and cultural criticism and is also the host of two podcasts, The Observatory and The Design of Business | The Business of Design. Host Olga Stella talks with Jessica about  the impact that crisis can have on the creative process, and the crucial role design will play in helping businesses adapt to our new reality.

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