I’m your host KA McKercher, author of Beyond Sticky Notes: Doing Co-design for Real. Today I’m joined by Leidy Klotz, an engineer, behavioural scientist and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. We talk about subtraction as a critical capability for designers and design leaders, why we overlook subtractive change and about the importance of working in the open. Shownotes: <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.leidyklotz.com/">https://www.leidyklotz.com/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stewardingloss.com/">https://www.stewardingloss.com/ </a></li>
<li><a href="http://lawsofsimplicity.com/">http://lawsofsimplicity.com/ </a></li>
<li>Support This is HCD by becoming a patron: https://www.thisishcd.com/become-a-patron</li>
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I’m your host KA McKercher, author of Beyond Sticky Notes: Doing Co-design for Real. Today I’m joined by Leidy Klotz, an engineer, behavioural scientist and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. We talk about subtraction as a critical capability for designers and design leaders, why we overlook subtractive change and about the importance of working in the open. Shownotes: https://www.leidyklotz.com/ https://www.stewardingloss.com/ http://lawsofsimplicity.com/ Support This is HCD by becoming a patron: https://www.thisishcd.com/become-a-patron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m your host KA McKercher, author of Beyond Sticky Notes: Doing Co-design for Real. Today I’m joined by Leidy Klotz, an engineer, behavioural scientist and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. We talk about subtraction as a critical capability for designers and design leaders, why we overlook subtractive change and about the importance of working in the open.&nbsp;Shownotes:&nbsp;<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.leidyklotz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.leidyklotz.com/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stewardingloss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.stewardingloss.com/ </a></li>
<li><a href="http://lawsofsimplicity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://lawsofsimplicity.com/&nbsp;</a></li>
<li>Support This is HCD by becoming a patron: https://www.thisishcd.com/become-a-patron</li>
</ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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This is HCD: The Podcast for Human-Centered Design Enthusiasts Welcome to This is HCD, the premier podcast for human-centered design, with over 1 million downloads and hosted by Gerry Scullion. Our mission is to empower designers, changemakers, and innovators to craft a more inclusive and thoughtful future. Each episode brings you engaging conversations with leading voices across service design, UX, interaction design, product management, and more. Together, we explore the nuances of what it means to excel in human-centered design, offering insights, skills, and perspectives to elevate your practice. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, This is HCD is your destination for actionable ideas and inspiration to drive meaningful change through intentional design. Join our growing, ethically conscious design community—connect, learn, and get involved. Together, we’re building a private LinkedIn-style network for human-centered designers ready to make an impact. Tune in, get inspired, and shape the future with This is HCD!

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