The leading innovation firm Ideo has put together this informational how-to guide (118 pages) and hands-on workbook (40 pages) outlining their ideas and insight into designing for social impact. I found these materials both interesting and informative on how to develop meaningful projects, re-strategize my process, and lead my intentions into successful outcomes.
The guide begins by describing ‘What is Design for Social Impact?’ and is then divided into the following three sections:
- Design Principles
- Modes of Engagement
- Inspiration
The workbook is intended to be used along with the guide as a general framework to help define one’s own process in creating design for change. It is divided into:
- Goals
- Tools
- Plans
These materials contain a vast amount of ideas and exercises, and certainly not all of it is applicable to every design firm or project, however it is a great source of inspiration to get ideas flowing towards design for positive social impact.
