on Social Design.

With Christmas approaching, regardless of where you are reading this post from, regardless if you believe in Christmas at all, you must be feeling the shopping frenzy. From where I stand, it's slightly overwhelming. Makes me wonder: If people could get this mobilized over topics other than Christmas (or Football's European Championships, for that matter) how much energy could we be driving into completely different social topics… When you go into a shop and buy fair trade or when you refrain from purchasing a ... 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