A personal story
As a teenager, I picked up sewing because hardly any pants fitted perfectly. They were all off by an inch somewhere. Later on, I learned many things in life are 'an inch or two off,' and that's why we need designers' help to bridge the gap between what is and what could be. The following examples show how I wear my designer hat outside of work and bring that vision to the design of everyday things.
Transportation
I love what batteries have enabled us to build but wonder if the search for a better form should continue.
Plumbing
Are we running the pipes right? After building my first house, I learned that the construction technology has not changed much in the past several decades. Here is one idea that could change things a bit.
Personal hygiene
Aside from their softer texture, toilet papers have been the same since late 1800. They certainly feel better but have we asked ourselves how to make them clean better?