Design for Good: Designing for Social Change

Designers hold the key to influencing successful socially conscious initiatives. Read the stories and see the work of design projects featured in the Designing Change column from HOW magazine. Get inspired by the stories behind Award-Winning work and find more examples of designers using their skill for the greater good. You’ll also find tips, theories and insights to how designers today are making an impact in the world.

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“Design for Good” Pioneer John Bielenberg

By: Matthew Manos | November 1, 2018 | Comments 0

John Bielenberg, one of the contemporary pioneers of the "design for good" discusses his work, the Pando tree in Utah, and gravity.

Art As Witness: A Chat with Steve Brodner

By: Nadja Sayej | October 10, 2018 | Comments 0

Art as Witness: Political Graphics 2016-18, co-curated by Steve Brodner, features over 200 political artworks, graphic design and illustrations opening October 6 and running until November 3, 2018 at the SVA Chelsea Gallery in New York.

Why This Photo Zine Exhibition Captures the Girl Gaze

By: Nadja Sayej | September 25, 2018 | Comments 0

19 books by 19 women made over the past decade are on view at an exhibition called Full Bleed: A Decade of Photobooks and Photo Zines by Women.

An Interview with Rachel Martin, Fresh Off Making the HOW 100

By: Jason Tselentis | June 13, 2018 | Comments 1

In 2001, Rachel Martin left the advertising world with the intention of making a positive impact. Learn about her efforts to make an environmental impact…

Hajj Flemings on Design, Civic Innovation & Crushing the Digital Divide

By: Matthew Manos | May 16, 2018 | Comments 2

Leading brand strategist Hajj Flemings inspires people and brands to build, launch and grow their ideas. Here, he shares his thoughts on changing the world.

Designing for Action: An Interview with Jessica Teal

By: Amanda McCorquodale | March 15, 2018 | Comments 0

After Obama was elected, former Obama presidential campaign design manager Jessica Teal went on to start her own freelance business centered on graphics that could change the world. HOW recently spoke to Teal about designing to end gun violence and graphic design’s role in inspiring the public to give a damn.