“By adopting the eyes of a traveler and a beginner’s mindset, you will notice a lot of details that you normally might have overlooked.”~ Kelley & Kelley This article explores how intentional observation and experiential engagement can support meaningful, place-based learning and instructional design. Creativity does not always begin with innovation or invention, but with…

“The real measure of success is the number of experiments that can be crowded into twenty-four hours.” ~ Thomas Edison This article reflects on creativity, prototyping, and experience as key drivers of meaningful learning and design. Creativity is often misunderstood as a talent reserved for a select few rather than a skill developed through practice,…

“Deep empathy for people makes our observations powerful sources of inspiration.”~ Kelley & Kelley My perspective highlights how both readings prioritize understanding users and real-world observation as essential tools for designing meaningful experiences. Empathy is the true starting point of the design process, not technology, tools, or even ideas. As Tom and David Kelley emphasize…