Daniel Harvey

Design Director, writer, & provocateur. I design products and services that create new opportunities for people, brands, and businesses. I also write and speak about design and tech at Fast Company, The Drum, Campaign, Huffington Post, SXSW, IxDA, and Mind The Product.


work

Babylon Health

Using AI to save lives during the pandemic.

The Dots

The Dots is creative sharing for the modern world.

The Times & Sunday Times

Breaking the breaking news cycle with The Times & Sunday Times.

MasterCard Identity Check

Identity Check makes payments as simple as snapping a selfie.

NatWest Get Cash

No card? No cash? No problem. Get Cash has you sorted.

HBO Go

Creating the streaming future of HBO with HBO Go.


Writing

20 Minutes into the Future

Weekly commentary on Big Tech behaving badly and how we can fight back.

Nothing Here

Fortnightly news you can use to navigate the end of the world from me, Corey J. White, Marlee Jane Ward, and Lidia Zuin,

A Manifesto on Society-Centered Design

We must design for the collective. A manifesto from me, Sarah Gold, and our amazing colleagues at IF.

 

SPEAKING

A Primer on Propaganda in the 21st Century

Contemporary propaganda is surreal, swift, and algorithmic. If we’re going to fight back we need to follow the thread that goes from Kissinger all the way to Christchurch.

The Dystopia is Already Here

Paraphrasing William Gibson, “The dystopia is already here — and it’s globally distributed.” We can, however, claw back hope if we take action now.

The Outrage Economy

Social media profits come from advertising revenue. What are alternative business models? How can we create platforms that benefit our digital well-being?

 

INTERVIEWS

Evolving Digital Design

The digital design profession has undergone tumultuous change over the last decades, lessons from which inform the future of AI-driven design.

Live from the Facebook Privacy Cafe

A good ole' sweary rant about some of the terrible things going on with big tech companies and what we can do about it.

Diversity and the Future of Design

On the challenges facing our design community now and in the future. Brexit, diversity, the glass ceiling – what does it all mean for us as designers?

Creative Jobs of the Future

We look forward a decade and speculate how a variety of the jobs of today will change, and what new jobs might look like.

How Brexit Could Impact The Creative Industry

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. Here’s how design might change as a result.

What Will Connected Objects Mean for Brand Affinity?

As connected devices make strides into our everyday lives, brands may risk losing affinity with consumers.


Let’s talk

I'm always open to interesting opportunities. Drop me a line if you'd like to discuss ways I could:

  • Improve your product or brand

  • Speak at your event or conference or on your podcast

  • Write for your publication