DESIGN ACT is a project highlighting and discussing contemporary design practices that engage with political and societal issues. It traces current and historical tendencies towards design as a 'critical practice' that engages ideologically and practically in these issues. WHAT are examples of these movements? WHERE does it happen and in what contexts? HOW does it happen and what does it take?



DESIGN ACT is an experimental project that explores methods of identifying, presenting and discussing examples of design and architectural practice. It has been operating through an international network of contributors, an emerging online archive and a series of public events. The aim has been to develop a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience among practitioners and for interdisciplinary and public discussion.



DESIGN ACT is initiated and produced by Iaspis, the Swedish Arts Grants Committee's International Programme for Visual Arts, in collaboration with the Interactive Institute. READ MORE