Economics, Politics and Community

"Recent economic writings have turned away from neo-classical models... they emphasise that successful economic government must recognize the significance of relations of interpersonal trust, local and community-based trading networks, collaboration amongst enterprises sharing a commitment to their particular geographical location."

"good governance must recognise the political importance of the patterns that arise out of complex interactions, negotiations and exchanges intermediate' social actors, groups, forces, organisations, public and semi-public institutions." 

Communities occur in many different shapes, sizes, forms and have a variety of communal similarities that create the interaction and bonds. Whether it be geographical location, religious beliefs, recreational activities etc politics must recognise structures and individual relationships in order provide for them. This too must also apply to design. Without an understanding of communities, and individual needs, how can we design for an audience. Design must engage with individuals in order to to be successful and should be the product of the communities needs not the designers assumptions of what is required.