Noel Franus

@nfranus

Design innovation for products, services and places. Head of . Former VP/XD . Yes please: cities, accordions, craft beer, footy.

Boulder and beyond
franus.com/xd
Joined July 2008
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  1. Apr 6

    These people seem surprisingly giddy for a flowchart review. Does the product also come with Colorado magic gummies?

    Create stylish and professional website flowcharts and site maps
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    Apr 4

    “It’s time for urbanists and technologists to start talking”

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    Apr 3

    Have an idea for the arts in Detroit, Akron, St. Paul or Miami? The challenge launches tomorrow!

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    Apr 3

    Why enduring success in business isn't about 'winning' - excellent post from :

    2:45 AM - 3 Apr 2016 · Details
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  5. Apr 2

    In first 1/2 had at least 2 offensive sequences w 15 touches or more. When was the last time that happened? Spencer factor?

  6. Apr 2

    I've been playing with for the last hour. Lots of fun.

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    Mar 30

    Really like this whole thing about training public entrepreneurs by &

    5:38 PM - 30 Mar 2016 · Details
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  8. Mar 30

    . offers an unconventional approach to solving what can't or won't. Check the latest vid.

    WATCH: "I never thought of myself as a person...until now." New video of .
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  9. Mar 30

    Do we expect so little from our nonprofits because we barely fund them? Or do we barely fund them because we expect so little?

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  10. Mar 29

    Project Unicorn: This girl designed her own superhero prosthetic arm w/ & . It shoots SPARKLES:

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  11. Mar 28

    Great advice.

    Civic innovation Rule No. 1: You need buy-in from the mayor via cc
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  12. Mar 28

    And thus it's reduced to a commodity. "Can we get some audio into this before it ships? My kid's a DJ. He'll do it."

    Sonification may be the most neglected aspect of UX design yet have the greatest untapped potential. Ears are as important a eyes and touch.
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    Mar 28

    If your perspective on systems is “digital systems,” you’re probably not thinking in systems.

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  14. Mar 28

    Lollipops at scale in Istanbul. What's not to like?

    7:40 AM - 28 Mar 2016 · Details
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    Mar 28

    New Network for Urban Innovators Launches in Detroit, Philly

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    Mar 25

    How governments can shift innovation risk through : (via )

    8:55 AM - 25 Mar 2016 · Details
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    Feb 10

    When we talk innovation, can we stop with the 'how do we embrace failure' and start with 'how do we build a relentless thirst for learning'

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  18. Mar 25

    When all other attempts at design persuasion fail, just...beg.

    6:45 PM - 25 Mar 2016 · Details
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  20. Mar 25

    "Civic innovation" is underleveraging the talents of many. One solution: cities need to hire creative directors.

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