Engineers Don't Make Things

An Essay on Design and Innovation

The essay "Design and Innovation: Engineers Do Not Make Things" () explores and reflects on the recent evolution in ways that humanity envisions that engineers substantially contribute value to the world, highlighting the tectonic shift away from the recent but bygone era of "Chief Tinkering Officers".

Background: In 2022, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development began compiling essays on entrepreneurship in the UAE that eventually resulted in the publication of "Entrepreneur's Journey" (∞) that is available from the Abu Dhabi SME (Small & Medium Enterprise) Hub. The full text is available for download: "Entrepreneur's Journey: An Early Stage Guide For Abu Dhabi" ()