Social Design is the process of design that examines social impacts of a product or service in its whole lifecycle.
Below you will find Knoend’s list of social design considerations and strategies – though there is often overlap, all of them have separate definitions and one application does not automatically equate another.
This is an evolving list and we welcome any feedback in updating/maintaining the list.
| Human Needs Charitable Cause Healthy Lifestyles Universal Design |
Economic Impact Economic Empowerment Fair Trade |
Infrastructure + Communities Mobility + Transport |
Charitable Cause
Projects for charitable cause are initiated with a philanthropic objective. Examples: TOM’s ONE for ONE |
Healthy Lifestyles
Projects that encourage nourishment of mind, body, and soul promote healthy lifestyles and communities. Examples: Let’s Move Initiative |
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Universal Design
Universal Design considers the needs of all people, regardless of age or disabilities. It is a design approach that seeks to create environments, objects, and systems that can be used by as many people as possible. Examples: OXO Tools |
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Economic Empowerment
Projects that are designed for economic empowerment seek to help people raise their incomes and standards of living. Examples: Kiva Microlending Foundation |
Fair Trade
Fair Trade is a trading partnership that provides livable wages and equitable trading rights and conditions to marginalized producers and workers. Examples: Unseen Products |
