Our top reads this week on things we care about—topics of design, service innovation, product development, technology, and healthcare #madereal.
Should Designers Have Egos?
Ken Gordon considers Massimo Vignelli's design of his own funeral, and the action's implications for designers in Design Observer.
What Amazon Go Means for Commerce
Andrew Melville explores Amazon's latest innovation, suggesting how it will influence the future of payments, in Forbes.
Parenting Inside a Connected Home
Kevin Young shares his thoughts on the impact of the IoT on connected homes and raising families on the Housewares blog.
Redesigning Higher Ed Living
Dezeen covers the recent facelift given to Amherst College's student dorms.
Snapchat Gets a New Look
As reported by The Verge, the quick-messaging platform's redesigned its UI.
