Design 21: Social Design Network

If you have tons of time, read all the posts on Core77 about this conference...Really eye opening stuff.

I especially liked Allan Chochinov's rules:

1. Acknowledge privilege: Being a designer does not give you the right to be a CRAP maker
2. Use the word "consequence": Talk about the implications of your actions
3. Question authority: Don't wait for permission
4. Surround yourself with the awesomest people you can: Go to parties, drink wine, make friends
5. Don't play fair: If making something gorgeous will get your clients on board, do it
6. Be intentionally dumb: Start with the most obvious and ridiculous solutions
7. Redistribute (then reduce reuse and recycle): Find materials that are already out there first
8. Broaden your market: Think beyond your audience
9. indulge discursive design: Do something that's wildly inappropriate 10 Talk to anyone who will listen: Get the word out

yes...so much to do...