As mentioned a few posts ago, I'm going to be sharing lots of inspirational videos about education. This time we have educator and design activist Kiran Bir Sethi who says “Hope is not a strategy” and teaches childen the power of 'I can'. Sethi has been employing design thinking to develop solutions to some of the most pressing social problems in India. Her approach motivates school children to be the change that needs to happen in the world. Great stuff! :) … [Read more...]
Biosphere Home Farming from Philips designers
See larger image here. by Clive van Heerden, August 6, 2009 Looking into the economics and politics of rising food prices and theories about impending food shortages led us to create the “food farm” to test peoples sensitivity to the issue. We wanted to develop something initially that would supplement the nutritional needs of a family living in high rise accommodation, without drawing electricity or gas. The ‘’diagnostic kitchen’’ concept is a response to the global diet business and obsession … [Read more...]
Fish Systems and Design
A grim new film, The End of the Line, reveals the impact of overfishing on our oceans. It exposes the extent to which global stocks of fish are dwindling; features scientists who warn we could see the end of most seafood by 2048; and includes chefs and fishers who seem indifferent to the ecocidal consequences of their business practices. "We must act now to protect the sea from rampant overfishing” says Charles Clover, author of the book of the film. Must, must. Although important in raising … [Read more...]
Room to Grow: Participatory Landscapes and Urban Agriculture at New York University
By Adam Brock September, 2008 A research paper I (Adam Brock) wrote under supervision from NYU professor Natalie Jeremijenko in Summer 2008. The conclusion? It’s not lack of land that’s preventing us from growing food on campus - it’s the politics of centrally-controlled space. Abstract Urban Agriculture presents a promising means of addressing at least three critical issues facing cities: food security, ecological health, and community development. As an urban research university with an … [Read more...]