Resources

The Distributed Design Quality Label is a recognition given to individual or collective practitioners and entities for their participation, expertise, practices, and support that align with the context, approach, and values of the Distributed Design Platform. The quality label, through Open Badges, serves to validate the community’s commitment, support, and efforts to shape the Distributed Design Platform ecosystem.

Driving Design II is the sixth of seven publications from the Distributed Design Platform. This book is a testament to the potential of design to address the pressing challenges of our time. Join us as we venture into the realms of collaborative experimentation, where designers become agents of change, translating methods across different contexts and sectors.

A living resource to share our vision for each of our values (open, collaborative, regenerative, and ecosystemic) with our community as well as provide tangible examples of each in practice, set intentions for how we would like to continue working, and raise questions about what we would still like to address.

Welcome to the engaging and transformative MOOC “Designing for Action, Engagement, and Resilience.” This unique online course brings together renowned experts who will guide you through three captivating topics. Petra Garajova and Eduardo Chamorro will explore the world of bio3Dprinting, showcasing its potential to shape the future of design and manufacturing. Milena Juarez Calvo will inspire you with collaborative practices that fuse materials and maker techniques, fostering innovation and creativity. Finally, Katharina Elleke will share insights on building communities to tackle plastic pollution, empowering you to make a positive impact on the environment. Join us on this educational journey as we delve into the realm of design, discover new approaches, and develop the skills to create meaningful change.

Welcome to the enlightening MOOC “Collaborative and Sustainable Practices.” This innovative online course invites you to explore a diverse range of topics led by esteemed experts in the field. Massimo Menichinelli will guide you through the world of collaborative practices with open design, unlocking the potential of collective creativity. Enrico Bassi will shed light on the makers movement’s vital role in fostering circular making and driving the transition towards a sustainable economy. Dive into the realm of blockchain and digital commons with Karim Esry, as he illuminates the transformative power of cryptochain technology. Finally, Marion Real will challenge your mindset, inspiring you to adopt systemic practices and become a catalyst for positive change. Embark on this educational journey and gain the knowledge and skills to contribute to a collaborative and sustainable future.

Welcome to the MOOC “New and Emerging Digital Markets for Creative Industries,” where leading experts in the field come together to explore the exciting landscape of digital markets for creative industries. In Topic 1, Nat Hunter and Gareth Owen Lloyd from Other Today delve into the world of distributed design, showcasing its potential to drive innovation and transform creative industries. Fab Lab Barcelona takes the stage in Topic 2, focusing on the art of effective design communication, equipping participants with the skills to effectively convey their ideas in the digital realm. Finally, in Topic 3, Mariana Quintero guides learners through future-oriented design, encouraging them to envision alternative futures and create transformative solutions. This MOOC provides a unique opportunity to explore new horizons, harness the power of digital connectivity, and thrive in the ever-evolving digital markets of the creative industries.

The Distributed Design Learning Hub, a digital space designed for designers and makers seeking professional development opportunities and open educational resources. Our Learning Hub is a consolidation of training methodologies and resources gathered from the Distributed Design community, as well as other projects such as Fab Academy, Distributed Design platform Brighton University, Circular Maker Academy, Fabricademy, and more. Our Learning Hub is a valuable resource for both formal and non-formal education, including self-directed learning. Whether you are looking to improve your design skills, learn about circular economy principles, or explore emerging trends in the field of Distributed Design, our Learning Hub has something for you.

Driving Design is the fifth of seven publications from the Distributed
Design Platform. Established in 2017 and co-funded by the European
Union, the Distributed Design Platform brings together Fab Labs,
Makerspaces, cultural organizations, universities, and design centers
from around the globe. The community is growing in members,
local and global collaborating organizations, and Creative Talents in
Europe and beyond. Over the past four years, the platform designed
and supported the development of local and global programming,
strengthened a network of creatives, and fostered opportunities to
learn and exchange.

Welcome to the high-quality resource DDC – Danish Design Center developed as part of the Distributed Design Platform. This resource presents the key insights from a study investigating the cross-section of Distributed Design and Circular Economy.

“Open-sourcing a makerspace community” is the first High-Quality Resource developed by the Fab City Foundation for the Distributed Design Platform. Understanding open-sourcing as the gradual process of documenting and making publicly available the inner workings of organisations, this resource pursues three objectives: (1) Telling how to hold a workshop or another significant event in a makerspace. (2) Sharing our lessons learnt on how to create a community through such sorts of events. (3) Establishing a first draft towards a blueprint for communities open-sourcing know-how documentation.

The resource attempts to make sense of an emerging chaotic situation using promising 21st-century frameworks such as distributed design. We aim to provide easy-to-explain processes and activities supported by materials that inspire other emerging makerspace communities to understand themselves, organise and take action.