From cork wallets to education-enabling carryalls, these minimalist social designs reinvent how we imagine social entrepreneurship. We often talk about social enterprise and social business in a way that focuses on the idea and less on the aesthetics but this SocialBusiness.org top list proves that often, taking into consideration the look of things can also enormously impact the cause and mission delivery and success.
Minimalist social designs also reflect the emerging field of "social design" which is a design strategy that takes into consideration how the world is structured and how the design can play a part in creating positive social change. While social design isn't always necessarily minimal, these innovations may encompass the growing field.
14 Minimalist Social Designs
From Cork Wallets to Education-Enabling Carryalls:
Social Business Editor — May 14, 2014 — Social Good
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Cork Wallets
STITCH & LOCKE Offers an Animal-Free Accessory for Men
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Education-Enabling Carryalls
Fly Canvas Bags Benefit Schools for Underprivileged Children
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African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
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Stylish Eco-Conscious Swimwear
Curlee Bikini Makes Eye-Catching and Environmentally Friendly Suits
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Fashion for Justice
Delicate Fortress Creations Fight Human Trafficking, Slavery, Poverty
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Garment-Recycling Factories
Le Relais Collects and Sorts Unwanted Textiles for Resale
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Contemporary For-Benefit E-Commerce
We See Beauty Tries to Sell Coop-Made Products with Visuals
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Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
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Education Aiding Accessories
Mend Handbags Help Rehabilitate the People of Uganda Through Study
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Humanitarian Greeting Cards
100cameras Snaps Pictures of Children in Sudan for Its Latest Endeavor
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Flashy Fair Trade Accessories
Cambodian Threads Designs Vibrant Colored Ties, Bags and Wallets
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Chic Eco Water Bottles
These Glass Bottles from bkr Provide Water to Developing Countries
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Wholesome Wildlife-Inspired Snacks
BEAR Nibbles Use Unaltered Fruit and Recyclable Packaging
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Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Sustainable Streetwear Store Interiors
Snarkitecture Embraces Recycled Materials for This Store
Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Multifunctional Minimalist Bags
The Ultimatum Bag is Adaptable to Any Lifestyle
Intentionally Simplified Wallet Designs
The Wesn Forsta Wallet is Minimalist and Fully Leather
Storage-Savvy Sling Bags
The TomToc Compact EDC Sling Bag Has a Minimalist Design
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
High-Strength Minimalist Wallet Designs
The DANGO ULTEM Wallets are Built with Durability in Mind
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Modern Metallic Wallet Designs
The Craighill Summit Card Case Has a Sophisticated Construction
Minimalist Urban Backpacks
The 'Soulo' Daypack Features a Magnetic Lid Closure & Ergonomic Straps
Multifunctional Minimalist Lightweight Wallets
Bando 4.0 is a New and Improved Minimalist Wallet
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Digital Detox Phone Concepts
Andrea Mangone Boasts a Minimalist Foldable Phone
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Exaggerated Reclaimed Leather Totes
'The Bag' by Oson is Oversized and Unstructured
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
70s-Inspired Muted Spring Fashion
Sandro Presents its New SS23 Collection of Sleek Shapes
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets
The Satechi Magnetic Wallet Stand Supports Handsfree Viewing
Microscopic Handbag Designs
MSCHF Launches an Outlandish Handbag Silhouette This Season
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Handmade Backpack Designs
envello's Mochila Collection Includes a Series of Eye-Catching Designs
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Enhanced Cosmetic Bags
The Shell Well Smart Cosmetic Travel Case is 10-in-One
Sleek Scandinavian Home Capsules
Massproductions Unveils Home Collection, 'The Little Things'
Cork-Made Smartphone Wallets
The atom studios 'Keep' MagSafe Card Wallet Comes in Two Colors
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Three-Sided Coins
Vdk Created a 3D Coin to Spark Conversations About Money, People and the Planet
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Undulating Desktop Valet Trays
The Wav Minimal Desk Organizer Has a Sleek Design
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Minimal Textural Smartphone Cases
Essentials by CASETiFY Introduces the Sleek Ripple Case
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Chic Tech Organization Bags
The Faire Collective Atlas Urban Messenger Keeps Devices Secure
Hospitality-Themed Shoe Designs
The JJJJound x Vans Collaboration Embraces Minimalism
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Minimalist Unisex Slides
The Slide from OSON Seamlessly Marries Style with Comfort
Adaptable Wallet Designs
The 'EcoBound' Modular Wallet Has a Durable, Convenient Design
Minimalist Aluminum Wallet Designs
The Ekster Parliament Wallet Has Space for 12 Cards
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
3D-Printed Clutch Purses
The Kelp Mini Clutch by Julia Koerner Maintains a Sea-Like Style
Accessible Customization-Focused Bags
JanSport Launches a Backpack Range For the Mobility Impaired
Trauma-Informed Fashion Lines
Eleni Kyriacou Draws on Her Own Experiences in These New Designs
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Western-Influenced Spring Menswear
MNML Launches Its Heritage Capsule for the Pre-Spring Season
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Minimally Designed Lifestyle Shoes
adidas Unveils a Close Look at its Recon Pack of Stan Smiths
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Street-Smart Travel Accessories
Samsara Luggage's STREET SMART Collection is Stylish & Secure
Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions
The Conceptual 'Folio Chair' by Jeongwoo SEO is Leather-Covered
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Slim Magnetic Smartphone Wallets
The Mujjo Apple MagSafe Wallet is Crafted with ECCO Leather
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Functional Libation-Holding Designs
TOMBOGO and White Claw Design the Funtional Claw Bag
Slick Minimalist Coffee Machines
Odo Fioravanti's Coffee Machine for Moak is Design-Forward
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Business-Ready Commuter Backpacks
These DoubleWin Backpacks are Stylish and Shockproof
Winter-Ready Minimal Apparel
Axel Arigato Presents a Look at its New Winter Apparel Designs
Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags
114 Index and Sealson Create the Technical Grab Bag
Ethically Made Leather Bags
Parker Clay Boasts a Slew of Bag Silhouettes
Card-Sized EDC Tool Kits
The Grim Workshop SERE Cards are Slim Yet Highly Functional
Durable Minimalist Travel Bags
The Bellroy Venture Duffel 55L Offers Three Carrying Modes
Sporty Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Off-White and Nike Continue to Work in Collaboration
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Cheeky Wallet Designs
Thomas Finney Designs a Minimalist and Playful Condom Wallet
Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers
Starbucks x fragment Design Collection Has Two Sizes
Sustainable Premium Wooden Accessories
Oakywood Updates Workspaces with Wooden Eco Designs
Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture
Koichi Futatsumata Designs the Sand Chair of Minimal Forms
Playful Limited-Edition Travel Accessories
Cartolina and Neely & Chloe Launch an Ethereal Line
Minimalist Active Lifestyle Luggage
These Graphene-X Luggage Styles are Optimized for Travel
Talent-Focused Creative Capsules
Swarovski Debuts a Collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Health-Empowering Luxe Bag Designs
Bridget Scanlan Designs a New Range of Bags for KYT
Collaborative Graphic Streetwear Series
Dockers and Zalando Join Forces on a New Collection
Sophisticated Travel-Friendly Fashion
Norse Projects Boasts the Travel Light Capsule for SS23
Minimal Phone Interfaces
Minimis Launcher Hopes to Reduce Distractions and Screen Time
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Aluminum Stainless Steel Chairs
The Morph Chair is Designed from a Minimal Modern Perspective
Cork-Based Lifestyle Sneakers
CLOT Details the Nike Dunk Low Sneakers with Cork Details
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
All-Purpose Backpacks
'Wool & Oak' Debuted the 'EVERYDAY BAG' and 'TRAVEL BAG' with Many Features
Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves
The Conceptual Ta’care' Minimalist Plant Shelf is Portable
Organically Shaped Classroom Designs
Localworks Builds the Mustardseed Junior School in Uganda
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Dynamic Organic Store Displays
External Reference Decorates the La Manso Store in Barcelona
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Coastal-Themed Fall Streetwear
Banks Journal Presents its Latest Designs for the FW22 Season
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Heritage-Honoring Minimal Fashion
QASIMI Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Elegant Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
16Arlington Unveils the Minimal Wake Collection for FW23
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Co-Ed Minimal Lifestyle Fashion
SCRT Presents its New Essentials Collection for SS23
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Sleek Colorful Card Wallets
Discommon Unveils the Wallet 3.0 with Improved Pockets
Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections
URBANCRAFT Debuts the Monochrome Basics Collection
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Colorful Functional Luggage Designs
Monos is a New Brand of Playful Luggage Designs
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Youthful-Inspired Office Designs
OSO Architecture Creates the New Office for Esalco Logistics
Hand-Crafted Leather Wallets
The Chicago#5 Wallet is Compact and Elegant with an Essential Design
Culturally Influenced Parisian Boutiques
Halleroid Designs the New L/Uniform Boutique in Paris
Waterfront Social Housing
Studioninedots Designed Stepped Buildings in Amsterdam,
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Clover Cork Table Designs
Grain Design Launches the New Sleek Clover Table Collection
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
Interconnected Design Retrospectives
The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Society-Reflective Spring Fashion
YONGHAO XIE Presents Into a Better World for the SS23 Season
Minimally Designed Store Openings
London Opens its Door at the New Self-Portrait Store in Chelsea
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Artful Design Curation Capsules
Bentley Mills Designs the Modern Curator™ Collection No. 1
Design-Led Lifestyle Brands
The John Lewis Partnership Unveils a New Lifestyle Brand and Tote Bag