Ministry of Design Trinidad and Tobago

Ministry of Design Trinidad and Tobago The Visual Arts Unit of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts welcomed papers for the colloquium entitled: “Ministry of Design – from cottage industry to state enterprise”, which will took place on May 28th and 29th 2015.

Design is a multi-faceted global industry that affects all our lives on a daily basis – from the design of best vehicular path to negotiate Port of Spain traffic during Carnival, to signage on the path, to the design of a mobile app to solve that challenge. The design process is practiced on all levels of society and its impact is visible everywhere. Research suggests that design has a significant positive effect on the economies of countries by making industries more competitive, by stimulating manufacturing, as a tool for social development or even by addressing issues such as improving basic systems such as health infrastructure, crime prevention, education and transport. In Trinidad and Tobago, however, the general public often understands design to relate primarily to fashion, Carnival and graphic design and often does not see how design can impact the wider economy, even though, this same public interfaces with well-designed products on a daily basis, for example through a mobile phone, or a well-designed car etc. Trinidad and Tobago currently has no design policies and programmes though there is a focus on innovation and competitiveness. What if the government of Trinidad and Tobago directed substantial financial investment towards design initiatives on a national level? If there were a Ministry of Design in Trinidad and Tobago, how could this Ministry encourage and stimulate design, and create an awareness of its importance among the general population and other Ministries? During the colloquium we invited designers and non-designers to share their thoughts on this theme at this colloquium by contributing a paper or presentation. This page will continue to share feedback from the colloquium as well as information on the role and importance of design.

30/07/2019
LADbible

DESIGN makes life better.

'We created this shirt for people with disabilities, look how happy Lincoln is!' ❤️

With DESIGN sadness I share.
22/07/2019

With DESIGN sadness I share.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our founder, mentor, and great friend, César. He was a gifted architect and teacher, two callings he effortlessly combined as one. He designed buildings and built a practice. Both will carry his legacy of sensitivity to our cities, respect for the environment, and dignity in the profession. I am profoundly grateful to my great friend and partner.”

-Fred W. Clarke, Senior Design Principal and Co-Founder of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects

There are so many DESIGN issues that I am not equipped to negotiate.
21/07/2019
The financial burden of having bigger breasts

There are so many DESIGN issues that I am not equipped to negotiate.

“Since the eighth grade, I grew a cup size every year until college,” Lindsay Handsome, a tax accountant who now considers her bra size to be a 32H, said in an interview. “I would go to Target and buy bras that were really big for me, and then…

11/07/2019
Race, Culture, and Civic Space | Vision & Justice || Radcliffe Institute

DESIGN spaces to inspire our best selves to emerge.
DESIGN them outside of the civic centre - in the hood.
DSIGN them as shrines.

At “Vision & Justice: A Convening” on Friday, April 26, David Adjaye, Theaster Gates, and Sarah Lewis discussed how to create spaces that can inspire a new m...

23/06/2019
Désirs du Palais - Fabienne Youyoutte

DESIGNed for your sweet tooth.

Bonjour à tous très chers Gourmets,

Comme certains le savent déjà depuis peu, j'ai le grand honneur d'avoir été élue Meilleur Artisan de France 2019 des Grands Prix de l'Artisanat Stars et Métiers.

Je tenais donc à vous remercier sincèrement pour votre soutien indéfectible ainsi que toute mon équipe qui a grandement contribué à l'obtention de cette distinction !

Belle journée à tous et à très vite pour de très belles aventures sucrées

Fabienne Youyoutte

Interrogating the eurocentricity of Design! https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/nontsikelelo-mutiti-on-the-specificity-of-local...
21/06/2019
Nontsikelelo Mutiti on Interrogating the Euro-centric Design Canon

Interrogating the eurocentricity of Design!

https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/nontsikelelo-mutiti-on-the-specificity-of-locality-in-graphic-design/?fbclid=IwAR0Y3pw54_Dqk-gqQ2e9N7pN6PEP18_w-z_rOY8oIlK9jPGdxzsWojr8AOY

Nontsikelelo Mutiti is a Zimbabwe-born interdisciplinary artist and educator who works across fine art, design, and social practice. Mutiti co-founded Black Chalk & Co., where she produces cultural projects and events, and Reading Zimbabwe, a platform for archiving and publishing. She currently

DESIGN without political will/support is an intellectual exercise. The Honorable Prime Minister is certainly not the fir...
04/06/2019
Death knell sounded for Common Entrance - Barbados Today

DESIGN without political will/support is an intellectual exercise. The Honorable Prime Minister is certainly not the first to herald the call for the elimination or transformation of this archaic system (Common Entrance or Secondary Entrance Assessment) that has ignored generations of the english speaking Caribbean youth. It will take years but this is promising. Take note and follow Trinidad and Tobago in your upcoming election year. I will vote for any political party that initiates this transformation. Thank you Mia Mottley, show the boys dem how it's done.

Sweeping changes are on the horizon for Barbados’ education system, which will likely include the abolition of the controversial Common Entrance Examination, the introduction of ‘middle schools’ and a more diverse pool of academic opportunities for the country’s children. During the Barbados...

03/06/2019
British Vogue

DESIGN EET RI!!!

“You can have all the clothes in the world, and it’s like, ‘what does my body want to wear today?’” Vogue takes you behind the scenes of Rihanna's new luxury label launch in Paris: http://vogue.uk/kd8hvb

"The transition from technology to compulsion to addiction is not accidental.It is the result of conscious DESIGN decisi...
02/06/2019
Do product designers need a code of ethics?

"The transition from technology to compulsion to addiction is not accidental.
It is the result of conscious DESIGN decisions".

In 2014, Harry Campbell began driving for Uber and Lyft to diversify his income. Shortly after joining the program, he began to notice subtle gamification elements creeping into the driver-facing app.

Our very own Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel discussing the nuances of DESIGN research practice and how to successfully negotiate ch...
24/05/2019
Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel on Emancipatory Research and Design Thinking

Our very own Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel discussing the nuances of DESIGN research practice and how to successfully negotiate challenges like power structures.

The School of Human Ecology recently welcomed Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, a Teaching Fellow from the Stanford d.School, to talk about her work with emancipatory research and design thinking. Dr. Noel’s Ph…

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), Visual Arts Unit, Final Year De...
23/05/2019
Students shine at UWI degree show

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), Visual Arts Unit, Final Year Degree Show at The National Museum and Art Gallery for Art and DESIGN tracts.

A design for the airport’s atrium, contemplations on death, functional and minimalistic furniture, origami wirebending, furniture inspired by gingerbread-house fretwork, and a room dedicated to bipolar disorder are among the pieces of artwork on display at the National Museum and Art Gallery, Keat...

02/05/2019
CNN Replay

DESIGNed over 3 years to save more lives.

For the first time ever, a drone delivered a human organ for transplant.

The doctor who performed the kidney transplant surgery explains why it’s such a big deal.

*Design Insider / Outsider: Cultural Lenses in Empathy* taught by Lesley-Ann Noel, Michael Lee Poy and Glenn Fajardo was...
22/04/2019

*Design Insider / Outsider: Cultural Lenses in Empathy* taught by Lesley-Ann Noel, Michael Lee Poy and Glenn Fajardo was a blast!

Many thanks to our fantastic "International HQ" students in Trinidad and our "locals" on the ground of the 'Valley of Silicon' (a.k.a. 'El Silicio')" at Stanford.

By flipping the directionality, we explored how the full value of both the insider and the outsider might be more fully realized in international design collaboration.

12/04/2019
Trinidad DESIGNer's work on the cover of THEM.
12/04/2019

Trinidad DESIGNer's work on the cover of THEM.

The cover of @them magazine!
Thank you @solangefranklin and @lucygaston for making this possible

DESIGN BY MAKING
02/04/2019

DESIGN BY MAKING

By Making is excited and honored to be part of the first Black Artists + Designers Guild @badguild exhibition “Beyond The Mask: Storytelling in Black Art + Design”.
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Four of By Making’s projects (Designed by Marlon Darbeau) VERB, Peera, Dishout and Loud Bass will be on show.
#Verb #Peera #Dishout #LoudBass #LowTable #Bench #Toolbox #Pinicbox #SaladSpoons
Product 📸 Damian Libert .
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#beyondthemask #plantseven #aspiredesignandhome #millcollective #hpmkt
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Opening at @plantseven
April 6 - Sept 30, 2019
410 W. English Rd
High Point, North Carolina
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Mask sculpture by @julioleitaoworks
Curated and designed by Leyden Lewis @leydenlewisdesignstudio and Nina Cooke John @ninacookejohn
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@badguild
@plantseven
@dadagoldberg
@millcollective
@aspiredesignandhome
@jomofurniture
@marieburgos.design
@studiolani
@baughaus
@bymakingdesign
@malenebatelier
@glenyse
@creativehunt
@ceyadams
@yaeletvalerie
@johannahowardhome
@blackpepperpaperieco
@niquicarter
@freyabramblecarter
@julioleitaoworks
@harlemtoilegirl
@leydenlewisdesignstudio
@lionellewisart
@ninacookejohn

Trinidad and Tobago Traditional masquerade by DESIGN.
01/04/2019

Trinidad and Tobago Traditional masquerade by DESIGN.

(The Traditional Portrait)
these are a series of photographs taken at the Traditional & Lndividual Mas competition 2019. My intention in creating this series of photos was show Traditional Mas in the way I saw them which is AS WORKS OF ART! If you’re in any of these photos please send me a message and I’ll gladly send you your photograph. National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago- NCC Carnival Institute of Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Airlines Digicel bmobile Natgeo Nikon BBC

DESIGNing a future with food security is achievable. Take note Trinidad and Tobago.
30/03/2019
Bolivia To Be Completely Food Independent In 2020 By Investing In Small Farmers...

DESIGNing a future with food security is achievable. Take note Trinidad and Tobago.

How can we go about tackling climate change while promoting a flourishing local economy and ensuring food security, all at the same time? The U.N.-led 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, launched in September 2015, would have you believe we need another 15 years to reach any kind of substantial...

DESIGN a circular economy.
24/03/2019

DESIGN a circular economy.

Gain knowledge on making your company more sustainable. Certificate of Participation from Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering UWI.
Special price of $250. for members of this group. Register by March 31st to secure this.
Register here https://forms.gle/DaH6n3u2PgPHWHEP6

22/03/2019
We are happy to share this unique opportunity to join students from Stanford D. School (California) in a 2-day Design Th...
22/03/2019

We are happy to share this unique opportunity to join students from Stanford D. School (California) in a 2-day Design Thinking Workshop that will be facilitated through technology.

Workshop dates: April 13th and 20th from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.

Application deadline is April 1st. Only a few spots available! Apply Today! http://bit.ly/2HAERtR

You will need to upload your most recent CV and answer a few questions.

Good luck in your application!

Well DESIGNed commentary on Carnival.Carnival is bacchanal.
18/03/2019
Mas Calling: Reflections on 2019 Trinidad Carnival

Well DESIGNed commentary on Carnival.
Carnival is bacchanal.

No words can properly capture the immense joy I felt as I touched down at Piarco Airport after 24 hours of hellish air travel. It had been…

18/03/2019
Mario's Pizza

DESIGNing and making the national instrument - steel pan.

We had a chat with Mr. Mazzini Gill, Director of Gill Pans Ltd; one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of the steel pan in the world since 1994!

We even got an exclusive insight into how the instrument is made at their workshop! Take a look!

This is our 3rd episode in a series of videos that we hope will bring awareness, education and appreciation for our beloved Steelpan.
Join us on our journey to #keepPanAlive!

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