Impacto Social del Diseño

• Main Authors: S. Molokwane, R. Moalosi
• Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Subjects: Craft Industries Development Strategy; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.622.7685; http://www.dis.uia.mx/conference/2009/articulos/design_program.pdf

geographically and functionally. De-contextualisation has severe repercussions, and while environments and periods can be mixed, this must be done judiciously and with great care. The problem with most modern designs is that both judiciousness and care are exercised in terms of economics, not creativity. While there are no universal solutions, it should be emphasised that sustainable design interventions need to identify, preserve, and promote what is unique to Botswana indigenous products. Conclusion There are enormous possibilities for the exploration of indigenous craft products for designers and crafts people in Botswana. Integration of research efforts in design for social contract and economic growth requires understan-ding of culture, crafts people dynamics and utilisation of local available renewable materials such as bamboo, cane and reed. Designers and crafts people in Africa should collaborate and employ design intervention to envision new scenarios for economic diversification and sustainable development. This will go a long way in re-inventing the informal sector to boast local economy and meet global challenges. Design workshops and seminars helped create and visualise new products range. These presented oppor-tunities from the rich fabric of crafts sector.