Driving Design Vol. 3

Driving Design Vol. 3: Reimagining, Reconfiguring, Redistributing Design

Design is everywhere—woven into the fabric of our daily lives, shaping everything from the products we use to the environments we navigate. Yet, much of this design follows a linear, extractive model that prioritises efficiency over sustainability, accessibility, and shared value. The Distributed Design Platform has long challenged this paradigm, advocating for alternative ways of thinking and making that are more inclusive, regenerative, and community-driven.

Driving Design Vol. 3 sets out to capture the ongoing evolution of Distributed Design. This volume serves as a living archive, offering a dynamic collection of essays, conversations, zines, and visual explorations that critically examine the (re)distribution of making, knowledge, value, and power.

Through the voices of designers, makers, and thinkers from across our global network, Driving Design Vol. 3 is more than just a reflection—it is a call to action—inviting you to explore how design can be reimagined, reconfigured, and redistributed for a more equitable and sustainable future.