Perspective

Talks and writing on design and design leadership.

Prototype Thinking

Prototype Thinking

In this video of my talk at BBVA’s Madrid Innovation Center, I share examples of how to use prototyping – not only to get feedback from others, but to better understand the problem we’re trying to solve.

How leading a band informs my approach to design

How leading a band informs my approach to design

Leading a Brazilian samba-funk band for many years has helped me to understand the value of listening, call and response, and improvisation – not only in music, but also in design collaboration.

5 Keys to Rapid User Research

5 Keys to Rapid User Research

Based on a workshop I led at the Museums and the Web conference, this article shares techniques used in the rapid iterative research for the California Academy of Sciences.

I'm Dave Eresian. I lead design teams that create compelling products, while championing a culture of teamwork, hypothesis-led experimentation, continuous learning, and fun.

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