Manual and manifesto, an inspiration and a call-to-arms, this rich and timely survey presents over sixty innovative, socially and environmentally conscious design projects changing the world for the better.

Rob Phillips is an award-winning product designer and a senior tutor on the Design Products Course at the Royal College of Art. His research into open design and citizen science has resulted in internationally taught methods
at MIT, Goldsmiths, Cornell and the BBC.

Introduction . 1. Civic Empowerment . 2. Health . 3. Environment + Sustainability 4. Accessible Design . 5. Education . 6. Economic Empowerment . 7. Access to Knowledge . 8. Community Engagement