Designers Accord is actually something I've just recently heard of (last night actually).
As far as their challenge/mission/principles go, I too think they've done a great job. It's simple really. Teach and influence others by surfacing the topic while working with teams or clients. It brings green into the conversation. I think they use the term "designer" very broadly, and as designers of experiences (or however you phrase it personally) we too are designers. We're certainly part of the design process. As an example, I've been helping my Mom start her business (Raw food cleansing, catering, and counseling) and through the process of developing her identity, we've had multiple conversations about using bio-degradable and recyclable/recycled materials in her communications (business cards, brochures) and drinks & food containers (bottles, trays, etc). The interesting thing about this process is it is so very hard to find manufacturers of certain products (such as biodegradable bottles - corn based polymers is the big thing). So if anyone reading this can provide some direction, I would forever be grateful. But back to the point. I think the environmental issue is one that is personal. For me it's personal. So I bring it up as often as possible. Is it something we should talk about as an organization? Yes. Absolutely. Are we? I think by bringing it up, you've certainly kicked it off. :) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posted from the new ixda.org http://www.ixda.org/discuss?post=24609 ________________________________________________________________ *Come to IxDA Interaction08 | Savannah* February 8-10, 2008 in Savannah, GA, USA Register today: http://interaction08.ixda.org/ ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
