Design Like You Give a Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises
Date
Credits
- Diana Murphy Editor
- Pure+Applied, New York Designer
Format
- Book 781
- Book Cover 252
Publishers
Techniques
- printing 544
Dimensions
Printed Pages
Locations Made
- China 55
The cover of Design Like You Give a Damn is simple yet powerful, visually attracting the audience's attention. This book discusses how architecture can be used to address humanitarian crises. The bright sky-blue background symbolizes hope and optimism, aligning with its theme of rebuilding communities through design. The bold white title demands attention, while the modern, clean typography underscores the urgency and importance of design in crisis situations.
Published in 2006, the book emerged during a time of global humanitarian disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina (2005) and the Indian Ocean Tsunami (2004). Architecture for Humanity, the organization behind the book, championed the idea that design should serve people in need, helping communities rebuild after devastation. The straightforward, action-oriented cover reflects this mission, aligning with a growing movement in architecture that shifted focus from high-end projects to socially responsible design.
