Our Perspective
Here are a few perspectives that guide our work:
People are more conscious of design than ever before. Whatever the service or product, whatever the consumption or value, an intangible context surrounds all interactions. Successful businesses realize that they offer designed experiences, regardless of service or product, and invest the necessary resources to enhance both. People are not only more conscious of design, they are hungry for images, themes and experiences that satisfy them on many levels: aesthetic, pragmatic, ideological, cultural. They are hungry for "good" design.
Good Design is not just about pretty. Good design solves problems, conveys messages and delivers meaning. Good design makes a difference, and certainly can do so from a bottom-line business perspective. Ultimately, our clients partner with us so they can better compete with better design. As Kun-Hee Lee, Chairman and CEO of Samsung states, "Design is the single most critical factor in determining the ultimate winner of the 21st century."
Design is about connecting. Working with our clients, we emphasize a thorough, deeply considerate research process with an emphasis on learning and listening. At the same time, we center the process on audiences and contexts. We design for real people, not demographic targets. We understand that real people are looking for something more and guide our clients, processes and designs in creating greater tangible value for all.
Sensory experiences shape thoughts and feelings. Our design process is underscored by an understanding of human nature. People are at once intellectual and emotional; our behaviors, rational and irrational; our decisions, pragmatic and intuitive. Consequently, we design to pique the mind and engage the heart.
Learn more about our range of services or view our portfolio of work. Interested in working with us? Schedule a consultation time or complete our online RFP form.
Recent Posts
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Posted: 02/23/2010
Way to go, Team Designsensory! As you know from my last post, all eight of our submissions received recognition at this year's Addy Awards program. The "unknown" was the color of the awards. Well, at the...
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Posted: 02/20/2010
I am proud to say this blog post title has two meanings. One, we are slowly making headway with all the accumulated junk that made the trip from our old office to the new one....
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Posted: 01/05/2010
Beginning the Year with a Farewell
As we say hello to a new year we find ourselves saying farewell to a friend and colleague. After several years of service, Sara Lewis has decided to pursue an alternate career path and will...
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Posted: 12/07/2009
Exploring New Ground. A Retrospective on The Tennessee Trails & Byways Website
Several weeks ago, Designsensory proudly and excitedly played a crucial part in the launch of a new Tennessee statewide tourism initiative: Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways. Governor Phil Bredesen, along with the Commissioner of Tourist...
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Posted: 11/04/2009
Great progress has been made on the space since my last post. This pics show the progression of various architectural features at about the mid-way point of construction. One of the elements we are excited...
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Posted: 10/21/2009
Making and Thinking in Memphis
Two weekends ago, I had the opportunity to attend AIGA's Make/Think national design conference. It was a great experience that was as fun as it was inspiring. The theme of the conference (Make/Think) focused on...

