designboom publishes a report and images of the making of social responsible design. artecnica’s ‘design with conscience’ is a program to manufacture and produce products in accordance with humanitarian and environmentally friendly principles, founded by artecnica in 2002. artecnica had invited talented designers of international fame to contribute new ideas to an ever-expanding design collection and to team with them with artisans in need around the world, invigorating commerce and assisting surrounding communities. the mission is to promote self-sustaining communities of talented artisans in underdeveloped countries. the model is simple: the value of artisan-made goods has always been appreciated. but with the globalization of trade, village artisans have become divorced from their traditional markets, insulating them from the potential demand for their craft. artecnica’s vision is to introduce into the world’s artisanal communities two essential components: the designer and the project producer.