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Industrial design improves society
In light of the 6th World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) taking place on 29 June, the Eco Design Initiative would like to acknowledge the vital contribution that industrial design has played in improving our society on an economic, sustainable and environmental front.
Says Janine Johnston, CEO of Eco Design Initiative: “Design is first and foremost about solving problems and improving lives. Designers play a responsible and vital role in the progression of sustainable environments and lifestyles for all South Africans and the world. I believe that designers form the natural link between consumers and the production value chain and are key role players in job creation, adding market competitiveness and environmental development of natural resources as well as spaces for people to live, work, play and interact in.”
The Eco Design Initiative puts their money where their mouth is by hosting the Fresh Talent Competition each year in which young designers or creative individuals from South Africa are invited to think creatively and design sustainable solutions for social, environmental and economic challenges. To view examples of the 2011-2012 winning designs, Durban is hosting an exhibition at The Green Hub from the 18 July to 31 August and the 2012-2013 entry forms will be available from 2 July 2012 on www.nokak.com.
Concludes Johnston: “The Eco Design Initiative believes in fully-participative design practices and World Industrial Design Day highlights the importance of a global shift towards understanding the value of working with the collaborative solution based global design culture.”
For more information on the Eco Design Initiative or the Fresh Talent Competition please email: info@nokak.com.
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Issued by MANGO-OMC on behalf of The Eco Design Initiative For media enquiries contact:
Stefanie Elliott Tel: 021 447 8048 Email: stefanie@mango-omc.com
Editors Notes: The Eco Design Initiative is a South African non-profit organization with the objective to develop skills and opportunities for youth entrepreneurship in the field of sustainable design. The Initiative mobilizes global youth and creative industries in positive action towards our sustainable future.
The theme for the 2011-2012 cycle of events is “Home is where the Heart is”, since “home” is relevant to everyone, no matter our background or experience or interpretation. “Home” relates to our immediate environments, our cities, our countries, our continents and ultimately all have one home in common – our planet. As a global community we have a common destiny and therefore share responsibility to shape our sustainable future.
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- eco design initiative
- sydafrika
- hållbar design
- design
- industridesign
- hållbar utveckling
The Eco Design Initiative is a South African non profit organization with the main objective to develop opportunities for youth entrepreneurship in the field of sustainable design. Through facilitating skills and culture sharing amongst global youth, the Initiative aims to raise awareness and understanding about sustainable design as a precursor to environmental, social and economic well-being.
