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Design’s Response to the Crises of 2020
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Design’s Response to the Crises of 2020

RSA, 2020


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9

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As individuals and communities around the world struggle to respond to crises, uncertainty and technology-driven division, designers can play a helpful role. The RSA, in partnership with the Social Innovation Master’s Program at Ravensbourne University London, brought together four crisis responders to explore design’s response to – and opportunities in – the crises of 2020 and those to come. 

Take-Aways

  • The crises of 2020 highlighted the value of the design mind-set to help people and communities respond proactively to uncertainty, disaster and conflict.
  • Attention to the design of social media platforms could help reduce polarization in online conversations.
  • The crises of 2020 spurred people toward openness to change, creating opportunities for designers.

About the Speakers

Ian Burbidge is associate director of the RSA Lab. Helena Puig Larrauri is the director of Build Up, a nonprofit for peace. Melanie Rayment is a director at The Australian Center for Social Innovation (TACSI). Tom Tobia is design director at the RSA and co-founder of Makerversity. Joanna Choukeir is director of design and innovation at the RSA.