In this week's Feature, Ruth Klotzel argues that the time is right to rethink the relationship between design and our economy, and that the state of the global economy has caused us to, "wake up and question what kind of development we want?"  She suggests that design policy can formulate new equations seeking healthier development models: an economy based on creativity that promotes sustainable and humane development, and not just economic growth.

Do you think this is the next phase of design policy evolution?