Design Thought Leader » Design Activism http://www.designthoughtleader.com A world of ideas from across the web Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:05:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Minnesota Chapter of Architecture for Humanity on Design Activism http://www.designthoughtleader.com/2010/01/afh-mn-design-activism/ http://www.designthoughtleader.com/2010/01/afh-mn-design-activism/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:10:33 +0000 Nate Burgos http://www.designthoughtleader.com/?p=931 Let it be local: Design is informed by what is intrinsically bound to a culture. We respond to that, respect it, and draw upon it.

Let it be sustainable: We design for the health of humanity. Sustainability is about creating a balance between what we build and what is naturally meant to be and ensuring a project’s longevity and financial integrity.

Let it be appropriate: The components of a design are made compelling by their ability to respond to a community’s needs both technically and emotionally.

Let it be collaborative: Successful projects come from the informational input from all parties …

]]> Let it be local: Design is informed by what is intrinsically bound to a culture. We respond to that, respect it, and draw upon it.

Let it be sustainable: We design for the health of humanity. Sustainability is about creating a balance between what we build and what is naturally meant to be and ensuring a project’s longevity and financial integrity.

Let it be appropriate: The components of a design are made compelling by their ability to respond to a community’s needs both technically and emotionally.

Let it be collaborative: Successful projects come from the informational input from all parties involved through the dedication of passionate people.

]]> http://www.designthoughtleader.com/2010/01/afh-mn-design-activism/feed/ 1 Bryan Bell on Design Activism http://www.designthoughtleader.com/2010/01/bell-design-activism/ http://www.designthoughtleader.com/2010/01/bell-design-activism/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:10:06 +0000 Nate Burgos http://www.designthoughtleader.com/?p=803 I think that we’re going to start to see more designers who aren’t waiting to be asked to solve a problem or for an invitation to act; when they recognize a need, they will craft a built response to it. But you can’t get it right unless the client and community are involved. Each of us has an asset we bring to a project, and when you put those assets together to resolve an issue, that’s incredibly powerful. We’re not just looking for a practical solution; we’re looking for poetry.…

]]> I think that we’re going to start to see more designers who aren’t waiting to be asked to solve a problem or for an invitation to act; when they recognize a need, they will craft a built response to it. But you can’t get it right unless the client and community are involved. Each of us has an asset we bring to a project, and when you put those assets together to resolve an issue, that’s incredibly powerful. We’re not just looking for a practical solution; we’re looking for poetry.

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