The Book
Here’s what we’re thinking for the book:
Besides the foreword and introduction the book will be comprised of six sections:
Teaching: School-based projects that focus on examining a critical issue or aiding a non-profit. How are critical causes being addressed in design education?
Seeking: Non-commissioned/self-initiated work created without a specific client request. How can design thinking identify and address social, cultural and political issues?
Organizing: Work that unites, organizes, draws or rallies individuals or groups around a cause. How does design help spread the word, make people care, and motivate them toward action?
Supporting: Work that supports an existing cause/non-profit . This all the great stuff that designers make for organizations working toward the greater good.
Reacting: Work created in reaction (either affirmative or in protest) to a specific incident, situation or experience. What is the designer’s creative response to the human condition?
Celebrating: Work that celebrates the arts or achievement, contribution or service to a cause. Sometimes good design is, itself, good design.
Each section will feature a dozen or so examples of the most inspiring work relating to that category. Every project gets a write up; we want there to be context to all the work, not just eye candy.
Each section is introduced by an essay from a notable designer (and perhaps some non-designers too, oh my!). Each section will also feature an in-depth case study so you can fully appreciate the impetus, process and outcome of the project. Of course there will be a contributors index, and we’re hoping to provide an index of resources, further reading and inspiration. As for the design, let’s just say it will be awesome. More on that later.
If you have compelling, effective work that fits any of these descriptions, submit it for consideration today. If you have questions, let us know.