Ecological transition into a biocentric society

EN ESPANOL AQUI

EM PORTUGUES – https://leonardoboff.org/2020/06/19/a-transicao-ecologica-para-uma-sociedade-biocentrada/

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To understand the meaning of the coronavirus, we have to frame it in its proper context, not see it in isolation from the perspective of science and technique that are always necessary. The coronavirus comes from nature, against which human beings, particularly through global capitalism for centuries, have waged a systematic war against this nature and against the Earth.

Simple design is dead. Welcome to Apple’s era of customization

Read the article at Fast Company

Design Factory Global Network (Portuguese Link)

In this new era, Design also needs to “redesign” itself, from long and heavy University Courses to fast, innovative and practical design courses, delivered by a global network of “Design Factories” from top universities.

Visit: https://www.pdf.ipp.pt/parcerias/parceiros_academicos/design-factory-global-network-1

General Magic – The movie – The first smartphone before iPhone.

“Multi-award winning feature documentary GENERAL MAGIC is the untold tale of how a great vision and epic failure changed the world.”

From the editor: First lesson of all: Never, ever compromise your design vision!

 

Visit: https://www.generalmagicthemovie.com/

The Designer’s Toolkit for Tackling Tough Problems from IDEO

Visit: IDEO

Philosophy + Technology + Ethics + Design

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The Origins of Universal Design

Patricia Moore ’74 (industrial design) has long made an impact on the world through her work as an internationally renowned designer, gerontologist and author.

Her illustrious career of difference-making achievements was recognized in June by receiving a distinguished Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in the Design Mind category.

The National Design Awards — conceived by Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum and in its 20th year of existence — annually honors lasting success in American design. They recognize designers who exhibit excellence, innovation and enhancement of the quality of life. Moore was among the 11 category winners selected by a diverse jury group of designers and educators from around the country.

Hyper Island Toolbox

We love Toolboxes! Start 2020 with this great Hyper Island toolbox

A resource kit you can use to apply creative collaboration and unleash potential in your team or organization.