Discern (May 2023)

Book review: Design for social innovation: Case studies from around the world

  • Claire Pillar

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1

Abstract

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Featuring 45 case studies from 6 continents, this book is a snapshot of design for social innovation. An extensive introduction from the editors considers the boundaries and difficulties in projects based on design for social innovation: “With countless pilot projects, startups, and labs that have come and gone, the question is how the sustainability of design for social innovation practices can be enhanced. If that’s a question you care about, this book is for you”, they note.

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