CREATING SPACE FOR VULNERABLE LIFE
Design needs Dignity
But Dignity also needs Design
The challenge is growing.
The question is where to begin.
As we live longer and more people depend on support at different points in life, dignity must become a stronger design principle.
Not as decoration, but as a way to help people live with more confidence and self-determination.
What we do
Dignity Design is a platform and movement working to make dignity a stronger design principle in the vulnerable parts of life: ageing, disability, illness and loss.
We bring together different fields to develop products, spaces and rituals that support dignity in everyday life.
How we work
Making overlooked experiences visible
We create exhibitions that open new perspectives, soften stigma and bring vulnerable parts of life into public view.
Exhibitions
Building dignity through form and space
We develop products, spaces and rituals that support participation and self-determination.
Design
Connecting experience, practice and research
We share insight through writing, talks, symposiums and collaborations that help move our field forward.
Knowledge
Who we collaborate with
Dignity Design is only possible through collaboration.
We work with foundations, industry partners, care professionals, designers and researchers who see the need for more dignified futures.
Are you our partner ?
Do you see ways design of products, spaces or architecture can help people in their everyday life?
Dignity Design is our open invitation for young or established designers, architects, researchers, and social-sector practitioners to join us in creating a strong movement for a better quality of life and pride for everyone in their everyday lives.
Are you our community?
Would you like to help form and establish a global movement working for dignity for more sensitive parts of live?
Who are we?
Dignity Design was founded by designer Anker Bak and strategist Jonas Sølberg.
Anker brings form, craft and a rare sensitivity to the objects and spaces we meet in vulnerability.
Jonas brings strategy and communication, helping ideas become direction and movement.
They insist on a future where design helps people feel seen, take part and belong.