Design on the National Agenda
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
There is a US national design policy initiative that is making a 10 point pitch to Congress to elevate design to the national agenda. Among other things they are calling for the creation of a position in the department of commerce focused on design and innovation, establishing grants for design research and commissioning a study to better understand the impact of design on the economy. All 10 proposals are discussed in a paper, Redesigning America’s Future, that opens with the position that America is in need of a redesign.
I agree with the timing and spirit of this initiative. Indeed, I don’t see how we can deal problems like healthcare costs without embracing design thinking.
Thanks to Jessie Blank for sending this link.
