Design Promotes Enviromentalism

The eco-friendly theme being discussed throughout this week's blog entries reminded me of some interesting websites concerning this issue. A local design firm, Tilt Studios has based their design practice around sustainability and green concerns. This past summer, they sponsored an exhibition called The Urban Forest Project. The exhibition was a collaboration of designers and artists who created banners featuring environmental issues. The banners were displayed throughout various parks in Baltimore. There's a link to the website from Tilt Studio's website. Also, AIGA is sponsoring a design challenge called the Aspen Design Challenge. The challenge is open to design students and addresses the global water crisis. In 2006, AIGA sponsored a workshop called the Aspen Design Summit which was designed to address environmental issues. This year's workshop is implementing this challenge. Check it out.