Seeing Possibilities, Solving Problems

In light of our changing global environment, climate, dwindling resources and emerging technologies; a new way of thinking, designing and producing products is necessary to continue to improve the life on earth – this is the “afternoon” of humanity.  There is no reason this period of time should be represented by scarcity.  Quality for all people can be obtained through the efficient and intelligent use of earth’s resources.  The future for all our children need not be painful but fun, fruitful and abundant.

Diagonalism is Not Square

Diagonalism is the term applied to the culmination of human endeavors that have relied on the strength that comes from triangulation. It can be  found in design, architecture, theory, philosophy and culture.  It is seen as a reaction to postmodernism. The middle way – diagonal way between the structural verticality of the traditional hegemony and the rhizomic horizontality.

Socially Aware Design

Collaborating with local artisans and using “Design Thinking,”  innovative products from indigenous handmade traditions can successfully compete in the global marketplace.  Fair trade, economic development and employable skills training help empower the underserved of our world.

Honoring the Bauhaus Tradition

Preserving the mission of the Chicago Bauhaus to ensure that the history and influence of Bauhaus principles taught by László Moholy-Nagy, is preserved and documented for future generations.  Promoting: research, exhibitions, publications,  design reproductions , and educational programs for the arts community, and the general public.

Diagonalism Isn't Square

Diagonalism is a new way of thinking in any discipline. A way of thinking that cuts through conventions that stifle innovation and progress and goes directly to the core, like a straight line the shortest distance between two points will be diagonal.

It is also an aesthetic. It’s not the horizontal of Praire Style. It’s not the verticle and rectilinear of modernism. It’s diagonal!

Socially Aware Design

Fair trade, economic development and employable skills training help empower the underserved of the world.

Supporting Local Artisans

Using “Design Thinking” and  collaborating with local artisans, innovative products from indigenous handmade traditions can successfully compete in the global marketplace.

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Dictator of the World:

What would you change if you were dictator of the world? -Cigarette butts would be biodegradable. -All vehicles on the road would have the same bumper height. -Public restroom doors all open out Add your own in the comments below:

Talking Peace

Our second definition, "A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions", has an example sentence with "peace of mind". I suspect this sense requires "of mind" or similar, and that it's actually just the "A state of tranquility, quiet, and...

Tackling Urban Homelessness

The rights of people experiencing homelessness also varies from country to country. United States government homeless enumeration studies also include people who sleep in a public or private place, which is not designed for use as a regular sleeping accommodation for...

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