We believe creative people have the unique ability to view problems and find solutions that can change the world. This tour will demonstrate just a smidgen of what designers are capable of if given the opportunity.
The current plan is a 35-city stock taking design tour of the United States in 62 days. The tour starts on 1, July in Miami, Fl and ends on 31, August in Savannah, Ga. It’s goal is to understand where and how the creative economy is taking shape in the USA. Through interviews, studio tours, podcasts, videos and photos the website and then a book will highlight the opportunities, threats and needs of creatives who are working to change perceptions of their communities, create employment and earn a living.
By making a clear link between creative people, designers in particular, and the cities they live and work in it becomes easier to understand the city’s culture, history and future. It demonstrates to city officials the importance of investing in their creative industries, it serves as a point of pride for local populations, its a way to better understand a place for visitors and it will hopefully create momentum and more opportunity for creatives to become entrepreneurs and change makers.
The book and website will argue that it is time to trust creative people with our future.
