DESIGN 21 - VI: SOCIAL DESIGN NETWORK
21.03.2007 News
Paris (France) - Over the past five editions, nearly 5000 young
designers representing 5 continents have participated to DESIGN 21 and
159 of them have already been awarded prizes and exhibited around the
world. Aiming at encouraging a spirit of understanding and sharing of
ideas and values among young creators from different cultures, the
competition has grown steadily to include all designs in all aspects of
people's lives in line with the international community s growing
awareness for global issues.
Thus for the 6 edition, UNESCO
and Felissimo have decided to set-up the Social Design Network, an
online platform where young designers can explore the relationship
between design and society, address social and global concerns and find
solutions through good design. The main objective is to show why design
matters and how it can contribute to the betterment of the planet and
the well-being of its inhabitants.
DESIGN 21: Social Design
Network is an online community, open to anyone around the globe (basic
membership is free) where designers, socially-conscious individuals,
governments, businesses and non-profit organizations (NPOs) can connect
to share resources, inspire each other, take action, explore and
address contemporary social, cultural and environmental concerns.
"Design
It" is one of the key areas of the network where an ongoing series of
contests will be held. Using a variety of media and scales, designers
will be asked to reflect on global issues such as climate change,
emergency relief and water scarcity and provide solutions to improve
the quality of life of people around the world. "Heated Issues", "Child
s Play" and "Shelter Me" are already open to competition and the
deadline has been set for 17 June 2007. Selection will be on-line and
processed by a jury panel composed of influential figures who have made
significant contributions to global causes, and opinion leaders in the
fields of design, education, business, media and public affairs who
will form part of an advisory board. Celebrities and community members
will also play a significant role in the selection process.
For further information please contact:
DESIGN 21: Social Design Network
10 West 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
United States
E: info@design21sdn.com
W: www.design21sdn.com
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