on Social Design.

The declaration of cultural revolutionaries for 2009 is an open experiment created, stated and set forth by art-ecology-education.org. It is a "putting in words of what is already in the air." The intention is viral, that is, the more these ideas are being read, spoken out, thought and discussed, the more their energy will manifest in our world and in our society. It counts with the participation of everyone with whom it resonates with. This participation can be manifold - you can choose ... Read More

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

The Blog On Social Design was recently honored to be among the 100th best blogs for those who want to save the world. This inspiring lineup of blogs is categorized into Environment, Social Action & Human Rights, Inspiration, Philanthropy & Funding, Health Care, Art, Leadership & Business, and general. Take a look at the full list here. The world is full of visionaries and people who want to make a difference in the world, and many of those people share their knowledge online through ... Read More

There’s no one better than the communications industry at telling people a message and getting them to act on it. But all too often, for one reason or another, its focus is on the work it does for its (paying) clients. As a group of young creatives, we found this situation incredibly frustrating. Three years ago we created Good 50x70 in an effort to redress the balance. Good 50x70 is a non-profit, independent, international social communication project that aims to provide charities ... Read More