The DOT (Designers Of Today) Network – Designers to improve life : work
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How did this design improve life?:
DOT donates design services to create a better world.
Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the members of the DOT network aim to create a better world, using their professional knowledge including innovation theory and a wide variety of design competences, at the same time increasing the awareness of design as a tool for problem solving.
The DOT network involves: Graphic designers, spatial designers, industrial designers, architects, ceramists, project managers, furniture designers art directors and process designers.
The first DOT initiative has been to donate 2.000 working hours to UNICEF Denmark - equivalent to approximately 2 hours a week per designer over a period of 8 months. The donation was given at UNICEF Denmark’s 50th anniversary on November 17th 2004 and will end up in an exhibition at the Øksnehallen in Copenhagen this fall, in continuation of the INDEX:2005 event.
The work for UNICEF Denmark will include designing educational material, logistic information kits, mobile exhibition units and the decoration and fitting of the international UNICEF showroom in Copenhagen.
DOT donates design services to create a better world.
Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the members of the DOT network aim to create a better world, using their professional knowledge including innovation theory and a wide variety of design competences, at the same time increasing the awareness of design as a tool for problem solving.
The DOT network involves: Graphic designers, spatial designers, industrial designers, architects, ceramists, project managers, furniture designers art directors and process designers.
The first DOT initiative has been to donate 2.000 working hours to UNICEF Denmark - equivalent to approximately 2 hours a week per designer over a period of 8 months. The donation was given at UNICEF Denmark’s 50th anniversary on November 17th 2004 and will end up in an exhibition at the Øksnehallen in Copenhagen this fall, in continuation of the INDEX:2005 event.
The work for UNICEF Denmark will include designing educational material, logistic information kits, mobile exhibition units and the decoration and fitting of the international UNICEF showroom in Copenhagen.
Name of Designer(s):
A group of 36 professional Danish designers: - Anja Toxværd - Anne Grete Mølhave - Jens Ulfeldt - Anders Rønnau - Jakob Herold - Dorte Krogh - Ellen Christina Engholm - Frederik Gundelach - Hjørdis Thorborg - Jacob Würzen - Mai-Britt Amsler - Stine Silke Allermand - Christian Grosen - Christian Flindt - Lerche Tifli Frederiksen - Agnete Glendrup - Ida Vesterdal - Jakob Stær - Jill Jørgensen - Bo Pedersen - Kamma Sander - Lene Vad Jensen - Maria Løhde - Mick Rose - Agnete Ørnsholt - Lene Sørensen - Rikke Løwenstein - Sanne Frank - Sune Kjems - Sofie Refer - Steven Leweson - Stine Østergård - Susanne Grønlund - Thomas Winkel - Sten Lundager
A group of 36 professional Danish designers: - Anja Toxværd - Anne Grete Mølhave - Jens Ulfeldt - Anders Rønnau - Jakob Herold - Dorte Krogh - Ellen Christina Engholm - Frederik Gundelach - Hjørdis Thorborg - Jacob Würzen - Mai-Britt Amsler - Stine Silke Allermand - Christian Grosen - Christian Flindt - Lerche Tifli Frederiksen - Agnete Glendrup - Ida Vesterdal - Jakob Stær - Jill Jørgensen - Bo Pedersen - Kamma Sander - Lene Vad Jensen - Maria Løhde - Mick Rose - Agnete Ørnsholt - Lene Sørensen - Rikke Løwenstein - Sanne Frank - Sune Kjems - Sofie Refer - Steven Leweson - Stine Østergård - Susanne Grønlund - Thomas Winkel - Sten Lundager
Designers professional status:
Professional
Professional
Status of realization:
Realized
Realized
Kind of design:
Tangible
Tangible
Produced by:
We produce it!
We produce it!
Year of production, realization or publishing:
2004
2004
Designed in country:
Denmark
Denmark
Used on continents:
Entire World
Entire World
Short description of design:
DOT donates design services to create a better world. By donating 5% of the working hours!
Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the members of the DOT network aim to create a better world, using their professional knowledge including innovation theory and a wide variety of design competences, at the same time increasing the awareness of design as a tool for problem solving.
DOT donates design services to create a better world. By donating 5% of the working hours!
Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the members of the DOT network aim to create a better world, using their professional knowledge including innovation theory and a wide variety of design competences, at the same time increasing the awareness of design as a tool for problem solving.
Functionallity and use of design:
The first DOT initiative has been to donate 2.000 working hours to UNICEF Denmark - equivalent to approximately 2 hours a week per designer over a period of 8 months. The donation was given at UNICEF Denmark’s 50th anniversary on November 17th 2004 and will end up in an exhibition at the Øksnehallen in Copenhagen this fall, in continuation of the INDEX:2005 event.
The first DOT initiative has been to donate 2.000 working hours to UNICEF Denmark - equivalent to approximately 2 hours a week per designer over a period of 8 months. The donation was given at UNICEF Denmark’s 50th anniversary on November 17th 2004 and will end up in an exhibition at the Øksnehallen in Copenhagen this fall, in continuation of the INDEX:2005 event.
Drawbacks of life improvement:
The DOT network is based on volunteer work – this means that the ongoing success of the various DOT initiatives, depends on the continuity and strong support of the individual members of the network.
In theory the work done by the DOT-network could be seen as being anti-competitive.
The DOT network is based on volunteer work – this means that the ongoing success of the various DOT initiatives, depends on the continuity and strong support of the individual members of the network.
In theory the work done by the DOT-network could be seen as being anti-competitive.
Research and need:
- Please describe to us the research made to make the DOT network.
The DOT network sprang from the ICIS initiative Educational Modules for Young Design Professionals realized in cooperation with Danish Designers.
The goal of this course was to help young design professionals develop their skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of internationalisation, globalisation, networking as well as the environmental, social and ethical demands of the designer of tomorrow.
The programme consisted of 5 modules running throughout the year 2004 and the beginning of 2005, each having a specific theme. Programme can be found at: www.unge-designere.socialfonden.net. The lecturers were experts in the fields of design, business, sociology, management training, sustainability including environmental, social and ethical issues, creativity, innovation, personal development and other relevant areas of study.
The DOT network involves: Graphic designers, spatial designers, industrial designers, architects, ceramists, project managers, furniture designers art directors and process designers.
- Link to the DOT website:
www.designersoftoday.org
- Please describe to us the research made to make the DOT network.
The DOT network sprang from the ICIS initiative Educational Modules for Young Design Professionals realized in cooperation with Danish Designers.
The goal of this course was to help young design professionals develop their skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of internationalisation, globalisation, networking as well as the environmental, social and ethical demands of the designer of tomorrow.
The programme consisted of 5 modules running throughout the year 2004 and the beginning of 2005, each having a specific theme. Programme can be found at: www.unge-designere.socialfonden.net. The lecturers were experts in the fields of design, business, sociology, management training, sustainability including environmental, social and ethical issues, creativity, innovation, personal development and other relevant areas of study.
The DOT network involves: Graphic designers, spatial designers, industrial designers, architects, ceramists, project managers, furniture designers art directors and process designers.
- Link to the DOT website:
www.designersoftoday.org
