Spread the Word Book Club

[Michelle Davey]

A place to share book recommendations, thoughts on books we have or are reading and comments on books...

[Michelle Davey]

Citizen Designer: Perspectives on Design Responsibility
Has anyone started reading this book?
Any comments?

[Michelle Davey]

Just an update, I have just started reading this book on my way home from work today... Currently reading Katherine McCoy's Essay on Good Citizenship...

The question is: How can a heterogeneous society develop shared values and yet encourage cultural diversity and personal freedom?

[Michelle Davey]

New addition to my book shelf....But Caution!!!!

Ecoholic written by Adria Vasil who writes the now column.

Let me warn you in advanced-if you do NOT want to know the absolute truth and have your eyes opened to what amess we have made- do not read this book- well no i take this back... I demand you read this book lol.
Now having said that- I have been reading it on my way to work- I have only read two chapters and wow- I am in shock!!! chapter one- beauty products... Nice- basically all of them are made of oil and synethetics- so basically every morning we are slathering ourselfs with a chemical bath...

Chapter two- well lets say this gives a great insight on what we are wearing- Did you know it takes half a pound of chemicals to make one regular tshirt? ewww...

Now having said this- and not having read past being drenched in chemicals and wearing pounds of chemicals - I learned about some great companies as well... Did you know about lululemons new line called Oqoqo. Every item is atleast 75% natural, organic or sustainable... or preloved.ca - toronto based company that is taking old tshirts and vintage clothes and remaking them into designer clothes...

Anyways, the book goes through everything- from beauty- clothes- food-kids stuff- home-getting around- and even a chapter on bigger issues.

As I said I am not past the second chapter in this book- but I thought I would share cause i think it will be a great book for all of you "eco-holics" out there... it even has a David Suzuki's thumbs up and a little summary of what h e thinks of the book on the cover... so you know its good. lol (yes I love that guy)

So lastly- Ecoholic- Get addicted to the planet!!!

[Sara R.]

In relations to sustainable design "SustainAble" by Aaris Sherin is really good, lots of useful information.
On a more profound level "The Inner Studio" by Andrew Levitt is really special. Imagine the mix between design psychology and spirituality.

Both books are great reads!

[Michelle Davey]

Thanks for Sharing Sara- I will def check them out!

[Kevin Dahi]

This book is great, it's a must not only for graphic designers, but for every one involved in the design industry.

[Sara R.]

Here another good one, recently read Do Good Design How Designers can Change the World by David B. Berman, really inspiring! his website is really good too, he has a lot great resources and information.