In my last post, I brought up the idea that as designers and innovators we must consider our intentions and the consequences of missing intentions. For example, if our intentions do not include being environmentally friendly, we will still have an impact on the environment. Ignorance does not excuse anyone!

For that reason, I have created a list of 30 innovation and design intentions. Sometimes we intentionally create or affect these with our innovations. Other times, by not considering them we influence these factors by our ignorance. Not only do we need to consider how our innovations impact things when they are in use, but how they will continue to influence things when they are no longer useful.

Corporate

1. Profit
2. Marketing
3. Competition
4. Boss
5. Board
6. Stockholders
7. Clients
8. Production Efficiency
9. ROI (return on investment)
10. Brand Management

Social

11. Ourselves
12. Culture(s)
13. Subculture(s)
14. Health
15. Influence
16. Education
17. Controversy
18. Communication
19. Entertainment
20. Family
21. Pride
22. Food and Nutrition
23. Housing

World

24. Environment
25. Nationalism
26. Religion
27. Politics
28. Conflict
29. Current Events
30. History

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