I believe that the field of communication, or more specifically the communication of productive or life altering ideas deserves more social design focus. It is this area where the access and culture of knowledge and problem solving approaches its fullest utility. To build on what Jessie was presenting on Tuesday, there is only so much actual design that we can do for marginalized people, but we can teach problem solving etc… and thereby reach a far larger segment of the population.
I another valid opportunity for social change and design is the empowerment of marginalized populations and the organization of those groups. I have seen successful efforts in the form of artistic empowerment for providence youth, and other forms of direct community improvement through murals, playgrounds and community initiatives.
I also see great social opportunity in interfacing directly with the urban environment from a strategic viewpoint. Within this focus I would approach healthcare as a segment of urban planning that always needs work and design thinking. All people experience healthcare models and systems, yet often they do not even begin to meet the full needs of the citizen, especially marginalized citizens or non citizens who may not be able to afford or confront our built healthcare environment.
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