John Thackara, a true 21st century design visionary reported to parliament recently on the positive actions being taken by people as social innovators in the north-east of England.

An inspiring vision of the future being played out now. Particularly inspiring is this:

The lesson we have learned in Dott 07 is that creativity and innovation are all around us. People are busy – dealing innovatively with daily life – in all manner of creative ways. Everywhere we look.

Our approach in Dott is not to design solutions outside-in, top-down, or from scratch.

We use design, instead, to enhance, connect and accelerate existing grass roots innovation.

Link:

http://www.doorsofperception.com/archives/2007/03/dott_goes_to_pa.php