what is social design, anyway?

Design is an integral part of present-day society. As our world is constantly evolving, expanding, or otherwise in motion, it is imperative that We remain always informed, always engaged. Social design allows for such information exchanges; it is the responsibility of us, as designers, artists, and creative minds to spark the conversations that continue to shape and reshape our world.

Eco-artist Lars Schmidt on Social Design:

We as a society must first become aware of ourselves and our surroundings, thereby beginning to understand the connections between all life, organic or otherwise.

NY Times: remarketing

With what Google is calling remarketing, specific advertisements now seemingly "follow" individuals even after they have left the original retail site. For weeks, Julie Matlin was met with a pair of shoes she had, at one point, considered purchasing. Though not actually intrusive, many are concerned that remarketing violates their right to privacy (others will be shown the same ads when using your computer). With advertising getting increasingly clever (and creepy), will a "do not track" list be in the near future?

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