In just over a weeks time I’ll be heading back to the US to collect the Curry Stone Design Prize on behalf of FrontlineSMS. This is an exciting (and interesting) award for us for a number of reasons. You can read more of my thoughts on that here, and check out our official prize page here. … Continue reading Invite: Curry Stone Design Prize Ceremony
Month: October 2011
Advice for social innovators at heart
For the past two years I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with some of the most inspirational, talented social innovators (aka Pop!Tech Social Innovation Fellows). This year, good friend Erik Hersman and I returned to Camden, Maine to work with the 2011 Class. Sharing our own experiences of 2008 – when we were both Fellows … Continue reading Advice for social innovators at heart
ICT4D postcards
“Luxury Travel Stories is about the idea of connecting the world via ‘stories’ in postcard format. A photo with accompanying text no more than what would fit on the back of a postcard”. Last month I was invited to contribute a postcard to the Luxury Travel Stories project, and chose the photo – and text … Continue reading ICT4D postcards
The inspiration at the heart of innovation
I couldn’t figure out last night, when I woke at 2am, why Twitter was over capacity. A few minutes later I got the answer. Steve Jobs had passed away. A quick visit to the BBC website confirmed the news. Ashton Kutcher (of all people) seemed to sum the mood up well: Steve Jobs gave an … Continue reading The inspiration at the heart of innovation
Rethinking socially responsible design in a mobile world
“The Curry Stone Design Prize was created to champion designers as a force for social change. Now in its fourth year, the Prize recognizes innovators who address critical issues involving clean air, food and water, shelter, health care, energy, education, social justice or peace”. Yesterday was an exciting day for us as we announced FrontlineSMS … Continue reading Rethinking socially responsible design in a mobile world