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A term that applies to the investigation and potential of open source and the collaborative nature of the internet to create physical objects. The donated time and skill of designers and other professionals (enable through a collaborative web-environment) to apply their skills to projects for the common good, where funding or corporate interest is lacking. To engage the designer/professional to work towards the needs of non-profit organizations.

External Links

Thinkcycle.org An MIT graduate intitiative, very good resource for writings on the subject. synusia.org A project actively seeking designers and discussion. Open Design Discussion Active discussion on discovering a model of "open design" that is sustainable.

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