Civic Protocol Economies
In an era of rapid technological advancement and growing concerns about economic equity and sustainability, two promising approaches offer alternative visions for the future of our economy: the civic economy and the protocol economy. What happens when the civic economy meets the protocol economy? Read more
Design for Civic Protocol Economies
A three-day design charrette exploring digital mediation for civic economies Why this, why now? Across the globe, communities are reimagining how to organize economies that serve collective well-being rather than profit alone. At the same time, new digital tools—blockchains, smart contracts, protocol-based infrastructures—are transforming how we coordinate, govern, and exchange value. But how do we…
Civic Protocol Economies researcher Iskander Smit presents at Food for Thought
How can residents, designers and researchers come together to build inclusive, healthy and engaged urban communities? This edition of Food for Thought puts the spotlight on community in all its forms – from neighbourhood cooperatives and urban gardens to commons and digital sharing platforms. We’ll explore how design, participatory research and digital infrastructure can foster meaningful ways…
Civic Protocol Economies: Exploring the Intersection of Community and Technology
In an era of rapid technological advancement and growing concerns about economic equity and sustainability, two promising approaches offer alternative visions for our economic future: the civic economy and the protocol economy. What happens when the civic economy meets the protocol economy? In 2024, the Civic Interaction Design research group, in collaboration with the Centre of…