Brief
The aim of this summer’s research is to start thinking about design and communication in global terms and inform ourselves about local issues and ideas that could be translated internationally.

Collect examples of ideas, services, innovations that could be imported or exported between countries. Compile a ‘Top 10′ of ideas and analysis.

For example, a recent article in The Independent newspaper reported that there is a new scheme for the city of Ghent in Belgium to go vegeterian one day a week. Would this work in London? How could it be promoted? Conversely, are there any innovative concepts from the UK that could be successfully implemented in another country? If so, what cultural issues would need to be taken into consideration?

Considerations
Local issues that would benefit from global discussion and international links or support networks could also be considered.