Designing for Social Change
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d_rek, I see your point but I still can't help but feel it is a very narrow, linear world view. Who is saying that graphic designers are better equipped to solve anything? In this context of social design, I think we're talking about a broader set of designers, not just graphic designers.
Designers are trained (hopefully) to leverage critical thinking skills to solve sometimes complex problems, particularly in the case of interaction design. Those skills can be leveraged to solve broader problems...and why shouldn't they?
I'm not advocating that designers (particularly graphic designers) take the lead on this movement. I'm also not necessarily advocating volunteer work over paid work. I'm just saying that design is bigger than a poster, a brochure, or an app. It disheartens me to hear other designers being so dismissive and cynical...and so narrow in their idea of what design ultimately means.