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Feb 2023
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#308 Systems thinking with Sheryl Cababa

James Royal-Lawson & Per Axbom
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What is systems thinking and how can designers make use of it in their work? In her book Closing the loop, Sheryl Cababa lays out her answer and approach to this question. We talk to her and discuss some of the core definitions and concepts.  
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