Gary Hustwit, the name behind the instant classic design documentaries Helvetica and Objectified has tapped into the incredibly successful web-based fundraising program for creative projects – Kickstarter in order to complete his latest creation, Urbanized. In his final installation of his “design trilogy”, Urbanized will explore the design of cities.
“Urbanized looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design, featuring some of the world’s foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers. I’ve teamed up once again with cinematographer Luke Geissbuhler, and we’ve been traveling around the world interviewing people and filming specific urban design projects that represent the issues facing cities today. The world’s population is in the midst of a massive migration to urban areas, and the design solutions our cities implement in the next 20 years will be critical.”
By tapping into Kickstarter as a resource, Hustwit and his team are able to solicit donations from people across the globe in order to fund the remainder of the project. Backers choosing to contribute to the film can receive a variety of design related gifts, including a box set of the Design Trilogy once released, silkscreen prints and t-shirts, and more.
