Design Out Crime is a compilation of research and and insights put together to promote a particular way of thinking, which is of design against crime.
Design in this project has been used in the most broad sense possible. This very modern looking book set of nine reports targets audiences ranging from policy makers to design visionaries to everyday innovators. The information presented in the set is made extremely intuitive and easy to understand by all audiences. Findings use illustrations and photographs to engage the reader while taking a more serious tone on hard facts.
Along side of the book set, Design Out Crime launched an event showcasing a pint glass designed to reduce injuries caused by violent conflicts consisting of glass.
Design Out Crime is a wonderfully niche project that is informative and encouraging of a way of thinking that is very much needed in every industry.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Anti-crime Design
- The trend of adopting design tactics to prevent crime can be seen in various industries like architecture, urban planning, and product design, creating opportunities for innovative, crime-preventing solutions.
- Intuitive Information Presentation
- The trend of presenting complex information in an easy-to-understand way is becoming increasingly popular in publications and events, creating opportunities for innovative, visually-engaging content.
- Safety-focused Product Design
- The trend of designing products with safety features to prevent injuries and harm can be seen in various industries like glassware, kitchen appliances, and electronics, creating opportunities for innovative solutions.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects can use anti-crime design tactics to create safer, crime-free spaces, promoting disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners can collaborate with designers to create safe, crime-free neighborhoods, promoting disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry.
- Glassware
- Glassware manufacturers can focus on safety features to prevent injuries and harm, promoting disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry.
