Social Impact

3 articles

A split image showing a designer focused on sustainable concepts versus a busy market prioritizing conventional aesthetics and convenience.

Designers Prioritize Social Impact Over Aesthetics, But Market Realities Loom.

A recent survey found that 70% of consumers would pay more for a 'sustainable' product, yet only 15% could accurately define what makes a product truly sustainable, according to Ipsos .

Luca Bianchi·July 18, 2026

Design

Best of Design Awards 2026: New Experts, New Criteria

For the first time in its 20-year history, the Best of Design Awards panel includes no judge primarily expert in traditional industrial design or architecture.

Luca Bianchi·June 7, 2026

Fashion

From Intention to Impact: How Task Force Purpose Is Changing Lives Through Community Action

Task Force Purpose is a veteran-owned brand that redefines service by showing how consumer choices can become powerful community action, helping veterans find purpose post-service through community involvement and support for mental health initiatives. Each purchase directly funds programs addressing PTSD treatment, suicide prevention, and stigma around veteran mental health.