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Can great design transform peoples lives?And can we all learn from the way great designers think?For a new generation of designers- such as Bruce Mau and Yves Behar- the answer to both questions is an unequivocal Yes. To them- design is more than just a question of fashion or taste; its a way of asking fundamental questions in order to solve complex problems. In Glimmer- award-winning journalist Warren Berger shows how these visionary thinkers are taking design principles out of the studio and applying them to the tough issues of today- from making medicines safer to counteracting the threats of global warming. By approaching seemingly intractable problems with simple thought-processes that often seem counter-intuitive - ask stupid questions- embrace constraint - designers are creating glimmer moments- when a life-changing ideas crystallise in the mind- and coming up with breathtakingly innovative solutions....