Design for Change

http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681353/spreading-the-message-of-design-for-change#1

The article attached is an amazing article discussing social change. In a world that is in much need for a positive transition towards a society that we all hope to live together in, perhaps the biggest factor is simply a desire to follow out said ideals. Our interest is the key motivator behind the majority of actions that we choose to complete. When our internal interest fire is stoked, the odds of a positive outcome increase exponentially. The “Design Ignites Change” program does an excellent job of grouping together individuals that have a desire to create a social change. Perhaps even more important, is the way that they choose to do this; with commonality and design. “Design Ignites Change” is a nonprofit organization that intends to give back much more than just money that they could have been receiving. The group sends out designs to multiple people in order to spread their message of a social change that we all can agree is needed. Many of the designers that receive said messages are enthused by such a motive and methodology. Another huge aspect is the money that they provide for students in forms of Scholarships. As opposed to simply striving for change, they are creating an anecdotal change in society. When the subject of creating a difference is discussed, a plethora of individuals can spew ideas or possible plans that all sound beautiful in the confines of a boardroom. However, “Design Ignites Change” takes the extra step, and executes while at the same time giving back in a time of need.