June 9th, 2007
Can Design Change the World?
by Joshua Porter | 
9 Comments | shortlink: http://bokardo.com/p/630
That’s the question being asked (and answered) at DesignCanChange.org, a pro-bono site built by smashLAB, a Vancouver-based design firm. (via gong szeto)
There’s a lot to like at this site. Not only do they provide excellent visuals that explain the concepts of climate change, but they also candidly address the impact that design has on the world. They also gives tips on how to take action.
Beautiful, inspired work.
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1. Jermayn Parker 11:48pm, Sun 10th, 2007
Looking at the website now but in just to response to your write up, I can say that design can change the world in some ways.
Zen garden was one example how it changed the world in web design and you also have other examples like retro, van gough, picasso, 50s space age and the list goes on…
2. Pageant 3:50pm, Mon 11th, 2007
Where is this screenshot taken from?
3. Josh 8:29pm, Mon 11th, 2007
The screenshot was taken from the designcanchange.org web site.
4. Joel f 10:00pm, Mon 11th, 2007
Designers designing for designers, I think : ) –nice site, well thought-out. The clear visuals reflect the clear steps they make from problem to the beginning of a solution.
5. podnośniki 8:14am, Tue 12th, 2007
“Can Design Change the World?”
I think that its changing right now..
6. Jonathan Field 7:05pm, Wed 13th, 2007
It’s a great idea. Wish there could be a design award that was around the idea of designing political resolutions. Given Israel’s technological and scientific talent, and the social science pool thinking among both populations sympathetic to the Palestinians and Israelis, it could be a place to start.
7. Joe 10:44am, Fri 22nd, 2007
It’s a nice thought, but will it work in reality on a large scale?
The site is really well done, though.
8. serg 9:36am, Sun 1st, 2007
Looking at the website now but in just to response to your write up, I can say that design can change the world