Social context (multifunctionality) - designs&designers

Human rights: focus on education

MiDesk by Talita Boodhram MIDesk Global

• is both a desk and a chair, makes learning more equal (children have tools to learn anywhere)

Challenging stereotypes

Free a Girl Campaign by DDB Unlimited

• Uses face swap to raise awareness on prostitution

• Uses technology and creates a personal emotional impact

User empowerment

Life is Strange by Dontnod Entertainment Paris

• game that gives players the power to make choices that affect the storyline

• Both an engaging story game and exploration of serious topics eg bullying

Transformative education

Cards Against Humanity - Idean

• card game with helpful tips and statistics about the game on the back

• Educational tool abt empathy and biases & game

Human centred design

Dyslexia font - Christian Boer

• font that helps ppl with dyslexia read easily

• form of communication & creates a better experience for them

Design cooperatives

Little Travellers - Woza Moya and Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust

• brings people w/ HIV together to learn craft skills

• Promotes skill development & uplifts ppl emotionally

Assistive Technology

Accompanying Wheelchair by Shenzhen C60 Design lead design Chu Wenbao

• two-way wheelchair that allows 2 ppl to easily see and talk to eachother

• Provides mobility and emotional support

Urban acupuncture

Pigalle Basketball Court by Ill Studio and Nike

• bright and colourful court in between dull buildings to draw ppls attention

• Sports court & a public artwork

Adaptive Design

Reset Collection - Monika Dugar

• garments that can be worn in different ways

• Flexible, long lasting, allows for sustainable lifestyle

Design for behavioural change

Parade by Artfelt and Web studio kleber

• Colourful mural of animals in a childrens hospital

• Helps ppl navigate the hospital & provides emotional support