Solutionism

A short documentary on what design actually means and how it can generate lasting, positive change in our individual lives and our collective world. Written and directed by designer Matt Legrand; cinematography and editing by Hsiao-Yen Jones. Made in Boston in 2012, it screened in 2013 at the Cannes Court Métrage Short Film Corner, A Design Film Festival Singapore, the Milan Design Film Festival and five more festivals.

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Matt Legrand

as Self

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