Design for Life
Social
Infrastructure
At a system-wide level, Design for Life aims to develop and influence the supporting conditions that people, communities and organisations need to drive regenerative change in the long term.
How are we achieving this?
Digital Badging
Championing digital badging as a recognised learning hallmark for informal learners of all walks of life, especially for the skills needed for a regenerative economy.
Social Connections
Our social connections work will oversee a step-change in encouraging approaches and practices that value and commit to stewarding social capital.
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Related Social Infrastructure content
Why cultural infrastructure deserves public funding
If culture is viewed as infrastructure that benefits society at large, it provides a strong argument for why cultural engagement requires public support.
Why social connectivity matters
Social connectivity was a theme of the 695th Lord Mayor’s Lecture Series. In it, our CEO, Andy Haldane, explored the role of social capital and connectivity in nurturing health, wealth and happiness, among other things.
Regeneration: from time lords to transforming cities
Martin Wright reports back from our sessions on the regeneration of capabilities, social infrastructure and cities at Cornwall’s ‘think fest’, Anthropy 2023.
Explore our other Design for Life areas of focus
Capabilities for Life
Design for Life supports people to learn and lead. We’re unlocking the confidence, capabilities and connections of children, learners and entrepreneurs of all ages.
Prosperous Places
Prosperous Places are programmes that respond to the unique ambitions and challenges of places. Everyone deserves to live in a vibrant community, with opportunities to thrive in a flourishing natural environment.
Become an RSA Fellow
The RSA Fellowship is a unique global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change.