Design for Change

Do Lectures

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:26:29 -0400

The Do Lectures, a small event for the purpose of inspiring ideas and action to change for the greater good.

Print ad campaign by Create Not Hate, an initiative to enable...

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:19:53 -0400

Print ad campaign by Create Not Hate, an initiative to enable inspiring role models from creative industries to mentor young people who are affected by gun and knife violence.

Alphabetica’s first PSA poster discourages texting while...

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:40:11 -0400

Alphabetica’s first PSA poster discourages texting while driving, put together free of charge for high schools across the country.

Design Patterns of Creatures & Their Derivative Products

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:06:44 -0400

Design Patterns of Creatures & Their Derivative Products:

Tobias Lunchbreath begins work on a collection of fantastic illustrations in the form of patterns which offer a somewhat informative look at some of the things we take for granted and the creatures that we use to produce them.

"To do good, you actually have to do something."

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:36:43 -0400

“To do good, you actually have to do something.”

- Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia

The peliCAN shirt from Threadless is almost sold out. At $10 a...

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:53:53 -0400

The peliCAN shirt from Threadless is almost sold out. At $10 a piece, all proceeds from the sale of this design will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network in order to help clean up our wildlife after the tragic oil spill that is still claiming lives.

Create an oil spill on any website with Instant Oil Spill, the...

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:23:56 -0400

Create an oil spill on any website with Instant Oil Spill, the web app that loads a website of your choosing with a gradually worsening oil spill on top of it. Try using bp.com for the most fun.

Kill the Spill

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:50 -0400

Kill the Spill:

A collective of technology companies have combined efforts to raise money to help wildlife affected by the oil disaster in the gulf. Donate now, and they will match the total donations provided, up to $35,000.

Tyler Thompson of Squarespace attempts to redesign the boarding...

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:24:24 -0400

Tyler Thompson of Squarespace attempts to redesign the boarding pass, highlighting the most relevant information and adding some style at the same time. User submissions start rolling in shortly thereafter.

Ecofont

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:45:50 -0400

Ecofont:

Based on Bitstream Vera Sans, this free font has small holes in it that save ink when printed.

"It isn’t pollution that’s harming our environment: it’s the impurities in our air..."

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:45:51 -0400

“It isn’t pollution that’s harming our environment: it’s the impurities in our air and water.”

- George W. Bush

From constantflux, the Keep Growing poster art by joeseppi on...

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:50:30 -0400

From constantflux, the Keep Growing poster art by joeseppi on Etsy

"I truly believe that if you have the ability to respond to problems then you also have the..."

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:45:55 -0400

“I truly believe that if you have the ability to respond to problems then you also have the responsibility to do so. We call that respondability. And it makes you happy to go to work each morning.”

- Lise Klint, INDEX

Sustainable Websites

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:57:10 -0400

Sustainable Websites:

Web hosting with green datacenters with energy usage offset by certified wind power.

The Better Bikeways signage system was designed with the...

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:25:00 -0400

The Better Bikeways signage system was designed with the goals of easy legibility and comprehension in mind.

The system focuses on four categories of information, each of which is denoted by a specific sign format. These categories are:

NAVIGATION

CAUTION

CONNECTIONS

POINTS OF INTEREST

These signs can be used by themselves or jointly to provide a comprehensive information and safety system for a bikeway.

DoGood Browser Plugin

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:52:00 -0400

DoGood Browser Plugin:

A browser plugin for Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Internet Explorer that replaces generic ads on websites with those related to making the world a better place, donating 50% of the ad revenue to charity, green initiatives and non-profit organizations.

"There are a very few lunatic entrepreneurs who will understand that culture and design are not about..."

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:56:27 -0400

“There are a very few lunatic entrepreneurs who will understand that culture and design are not about fatter wallets, but about creating a future. They will understand that wealth is means, not an end. Under other circumstances they may have turned out to be like you, creative lunatics. Believe me, they’re there and when you find them, treat them well and use their money to change the world.”

- Tibor Kalman in F*CK COMMITTEES