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The overall objective of INDEX: is to inspire designers, business and societies to unfold the human and commercial potential in ‘Design to Improve Life’ in order to solve the global challenges of mankind.
As part of the INDEX: 2007 events, CIID was asked to run a three week summer camp for more than 30 students who had been invited from all over the world. The aim of the camp was to encourage user-centered design (UCD) and innovation methodologies among future generations of designers. Working in groups on a theme of Global Challenges and Intercultural Dialogue, participants gained understanding of how to identify a problem, how to generate and test concepts, how to rapidly prototype solutions and how to best communicate their final concepts to a relevant audience. Through a ‘bottom up’ approach – using individuals as a starting point – students developed new solutions for issues that will have an impact on people all around the world.
This year’s participants were a fantastically motivated group of young people – talented and creative with a passion for using design as a tool for real world solutions. This documentation records the range of activities and projects undertaken throughout the INDEX:CIID Summer Camp 2007.
It was an amazing experience for everyone involved. We hope you enjoy the results.