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Introduction

This is the personal site of Alex Quinto. My interests are in design, information design, research, social and environmental change. Below are some of the main projects I have worked on. My current interests include the archival of designs for human development, as well as studying design methods and processes for sustainability.

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    Grow-in structures

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    grow-in structure

    Thin grow-in structures that weigh a fraction of pots.

    grow-in structure

    Plants need a small amount of space if they have a steady supply of water and nutrients.

    grow-in structure

    A natural mesh structure made out of wire and natural fibers (i.e. coconut, or agave) that sits on a water bed with nutrients dissolved.

    Center for Design and Human Development

    Center for Design and Human Development

    A public archive of designs for human development. continue

    Design methods for sustainability

    What if we could create social and environmental change by paying closer attention to how we design? continue

    PREVIOUS WORK

    Hyperborder

    A book about the U.S.-Mexico Border and what its future might be like. continue

    Now House

    Retrofitting a World War II house to achieve net-zero energy costs and reduce emissions. continue

    What if Greenland was Africa's Water Fountain?

    Greenland is melting. Africa is thirsty. How Greenland can show stewardship, share its water wealth and declare economic independence from Denmark. continue

    Massive Change

    Mapping trends on the future of design through the perspective of twelve topics. continue

    ARTICLES

    The mundane reality of scenario planning

    Future scenarios are often developed without designers. If designers are to make a contribution to future planning processes, what methods are suitable for that task? continue

    Towards a sustainable design framework

    How can design studios implement sustainability initiatives? Two issues are at stake. Designers need to document their methods and provide evidence of the value they create. Having metrics in place that assess the impact of a design on society, profits, and the planet are also required. Having a sustainable design framework in place can help designers move towards more sustainable practices. continue

    Alex Quinto. 2004-2010.