Social Good

Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel|Terms of Service

Terms of Service: October Edition

I got a bit quieter and listened a bit more, noting blindspots about critical theory, pedagogy, identity, and inclusivity. As I listened, I researched critical theory, anthropology, and social justice concepts I thought could improve the kinds of conversations I was hearing.

Sara Jamshidi|Essays

Design + Emotions: Part II

Type by itself may not always be sufficient in igniting change, or even the approachable or proper medium. But at its best, type becomes a platform. It inspires change.

The Editors|Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Steven Heller|Interviews

Jerseys To Remember

Since 2013, in the wake of the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s killer, the New York based photographer and filmmaker Raafi Rivero  has designed a series of basketball jerseys with the team name “Unarmed.”

Scott Boylston|Essays

Human Capabilities and Design

Blindness to social injustice doesn’t diminish its existence.

Steven Heller|Essays

Tolerance: Spreading the Word

THE TOLERANCE PROJECT is a traveling poster collection that celebrates and honors the starting point of all meaningful discourse: tolerance.

Debbie Millman|Audio

Design Matters From the Archive: Anand Giridharadas

Debbie Millman talks to journalist Anand Giridharadas about his career, about a divided America, and about tech monopolies.

George Aye|Opinions

It’s Time to Define What “Good” Means in Our Industry

I know a definition of good is missing because I’ve been asked to pinpoint it, with some fairly high stakes on the line.

Lilly Smith|Interviews

Chain Letters: Dana Chisnell

You might think these aren’t design questions, but you’re in the business of culture change.

Lilly Smith|Interviews

Chain Letters: Toni L. Griffin

I strongly believe—and have seen firsthand—how shared ownership in creating a vision plan inspires greater collective action.

Steven Heller|Essays

Closing New York’s Penal Colony

How design is playing an integral role in the campaign to close Rikers Island.

Toby Bottorf|Essays

Past Security: Notes on the Experience of Airports

Airports are designed to feel deliberately like nowhere. It’s sterility as a design choice.