Design21 is a social design network. Social design is taking design, which is often considered a process exclusive for developing products and services, and directing it towards social issues.

The social networking site incorporates a competition series. Challenges are centered around the the sites mission statement–to “inspire social consciousness through design.” Some examples:

1. Game Changers: Design a game that aims to create change by improving lives or inspiring new behaviors.
2.Create the poster for 2010, International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures; a competition to promote better communication and understanding between all peoples and cultures.

Prizes about $2k.

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