SXSW 2012 - Design for Change, It Makes Cents

Design for Change, It Makes Cents
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Solo
Organizer	Patrick Haney – Not a Sausage
Description	Everyone knows that bad design sucks. But did you know that good design can change the world? Find out how to put your skills to use, because with a little help from design, we can all make a difference. And maybe even a little money in the process.
Questions Answered	How can design change the world? Can websites actually "go green?" What can we learn from the Obama campaign? How do I use design on the web to make a difference? Can I save the world without selling a physical product? How do I get my users involved in a good cause? If content is king, how can it best rule my kingdom of users? What design tips can I use to gain the trust of my users? How does being transparent help my business? What real-world lessons can we apply to the web as designers to make a difference?
Level	Intermediate
Category	Accessibility / Web Standards, Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Green / Environmental, Social Issues, User Experience

Design for Change, It Makes Cents