Disaboom and Changing Perceptions
I recently read about Disaboom.com‘s advertising strategy that the agency Cowboy put together. The ads feature disabled men and women’s stories about becoming disabled, and the positive changes brought about in their lives as a result. Cowboy put together video spots, web pages, and banner advertisements to simultaneously promote Disaboom and further the organization’s mission. [...]
Designing the Revolution
Alix Rule recently penned an article titled The Revolution Will Not Be Designed for In These Times. The article centers around a criticism of Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design for their consideration that design – or more precisely, design thinking – is a “powerful corrective force” in addressing social problems. I invest considerable time, [...]
PRINT Magazine: Design Under Pressure
In its latest number, PRINT Magazine takes on the hefty issue of “design under pressure.” They showcase designers’ work from war- and disaster-torn areas, and examine the artist’s role in both preventative and recovery efforts. I was particularly struck by the magazine’s Monologue department, where Jessica Dheere wrote on the importance of designers’ response to [...]
Associate Producer Sought by Brave New Foundation
Brave New Foundation is looking for an associate producer. BNF is a media outlet on a mission to “inspire, empower, motivate and teach civic participation that makes a difference.” We are looking for an associate producer with experience in production, post production, as well as web production. You will be assisting with the entire process [...]
SEAMLESS at Boston Museum of Science
Thanks to my partner Greta, I’ll be at the SEAMLESS: Computational Couture show at the Boston Museum of Science this Wednesday. The MoS has brought together “emerging designers from around the globe and functional creations that push the boundaries of wearable technology.” Much to my pleasure, the list includes Elena Corchero, whose collection we’ve written [...]
