on Social Design.

This topic comes in the form of a question. For myself, I have found no answers, but an array of images which inspire me, and a set of texts and visions that serve as small leads which I go on chasing. Following this alluring trail, I encountered a handful of valuable books, from which I highlight Banathy's Designing Social Systems in a Changing World. As I am not done with that one yet, here I refer to another constructive encounter, Margaret J. ... Read More

Design. Oh design how I love you. I hate you so much because my love for you makes me hate myself. I love being a designer but I hate design. I love designing but I hate talking about it. I love talking but I hate people who talk so much. I hate designers but I love to master designing. I am a designer, I love people. I am a designer, I am people. I am passionate and violent, I make and destroy. ... Read More

In addition to population growth, consumerism has been also putting a lot of stress in our planet. Actual forecasts predict that around 2050 we will have 50% more people living here. 9 billion human beings striving for water, food, clothes, shelter…and eventually taking part of the consumer society. It may sound controversial, but if we eradicate poverty, around 4 planets would be necessary to supply our needs and aspirations. Amidst this challenging scenario, designers and advertisers play a critical role: not just for ... Read More