Elma Relihan

"We designers have the ability to contribute so much more. As the definition of designer expands we should add social entrepreneur to the list. Those designers in the forefront are using their design-thinking skills to develop and execute their own solutions to social problems-pushing the boundaries of what design can do. By taking the lead in implementing our own projects, we can and should set precedents and create sustainable markets for socially responsible design.
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taken from Design Ignites Change: Design as Social Educator by Mark Randall (http://www.commarts.com/columns/design-ignites-change.html)