According to Alice Rawsthorn, the design critic of the International Herald Tribune, the global edition of the New York Times, “Social Design” is on one of the most dynamic areas of contemporary design. It addresses the big social issues of our time such as ageing, poverty, health, democracy, learning, crime, ...

One of the interesting things I saw in Zona Tortona during Milan Design Week 2011 was the exhibition Slow Hand Design: The heart value of Thai products. Thailand is considered one of the most experienced countries in the export industry in Southern Asia, due to its advanced infrastructure for producing consumer ...

REcycle REdecorate REdesign is the slogan of Katie Thompson, an interior designer from South Africa. It’s quite interesting how Katie recreates unique furniture, lighting and interior accessories from pieces of discarded junk. Each piece is infused with its own previous character but with a new function. What characterizes Katie’s work is ...

One dat is left to vote for the greenest ideas. Visit thegreenawards.com to vote your favorites. There are four categories: Green Civic Leader, Green Entrepreneur, Green Local Organizer, and Green Parent. Remember you can vote once per category, per day until March 27. HURRY UP... Vote to make a big ...

  Japan needs Help… Designers and artists are inventing new creative ways to do their part. For example James White created a minimalist poster available for sale at Signalnoise Store. All profits will be donated to help relief efforts in Japan after following the 8.9 earthquake and Tsunami on March ...

I wish this was is a project created by Candy Chang of Civic Center and launched in New Orleans. Thousands of free vinyl stickers were available in businesses around the city for people to use and express what they wish to have in different neighbourhoods. Stickers can also be ordered ...

The Economics of Happiness is a film I’m looking forward to in 2011. Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick and John Page are the filmmakers. The film synopsis and trailer present a clear idea about the sense of well-being: life is becoming increasingly stressful for the majority of people on the planet. ...

The primary objective of the International Graphic Competition Felicity – change your city change your life is to promote a debate about life in the city and how to improve the lifestyle of its inhabitants. Five issues were addressed: the integration of different cultures and religions; the citizen needs: youth, ...

JR is a French photographer and urban artist, he won the Ted Prize 2011. JR remains anonymous. His work mixes Art and Action, and talks about commitment, freedom, identity and limit. He exhibits his photographs in the biggest art gallery on the planet. His work is presented freely in the ...