In light of recent events, the August 2016 social good trends reveal a intense focus on issues surrounding politics and social justice. From apps that encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential edition to T-shirts that draw attention to racial injustice, it is clear that consumers are increasingly looking for ways to make their views heard.
With the US election only months away, there has been a growing push to ensure that all eligible voters are aware of the most pressing issues. One example of a tool being used to fight political apathy is the Hillary 2016 app, which encourages passive Hillary Clinton supporters to have more of an impact through gamified rewards. Another example is Planting Peace's controversial anti-homophobia ad, which draws attention to the stance the Republican party has taken towards the LGBT community.
As the August 2016 social good trends reveal, another issue that has risen to the forefront of the public consciousness is that of police brutality. One organization taking a stand against this issue is the American Civil Liberties Union, which created a mobile app that helps civilians hold police accountable. Another example is GLOSSRAGS' 'And Counting' shirts, which list the names of the men killed in recent police shootings.
Top 85 Social Good Ideas in August
From Gamified Election Apps to Social Activism T-Shirts:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 27, 2016 — Social Good
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Disability-Conscious Cookware
The 'Oneware' Series Makes Cooking a One-Handed Task
82
Celebrity Parody Cancer Campaigns
A Doctor is Recreating Celebrity Photos for 'Dry July Campaign'
81
Eco-Building Tool Kits
This Tool Kit Makes the Construction of Green Homes Simple
80
Lighthearted Anxiety Illustrations
This Artist Shows the Emotions That Come with Anxiety Problems
79
Satirical Award Show Campaigns
This SatirAd Points Out The Narcissistic Nature of Award Ceremonies
78
Easy-Build Wooden Homes
This Pine Wood Home Only Took Ten Days To Build
77
Social Good Hotels
Every Facet of 'The Purpose Hotel' Supports Meaningful Causes in the World
76
Body Positive Social Efforts
Nike Women is Promoting Relatable Instagram Models in Recent Posts
75
Socially Conscious Installations
Ai Weiwei's Art Uses Life Jackets to Address the Refugee Crisis
74
Unobtainable Body Parodies
Buzzfeed Shows Men Trying to Fit into the Ideal Female Body Image
73
Reversible Homeless Shelters
The WeatherHyde is a Fully Insulated Shelter Built for All Seasons
72
Filmic Bee Hotels
This Bee Home is Designed After Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel
71
Hunger-Combating Jewelry
This Charitable Initiative Trades Jewelry for Food
70
Affordable Single Housing Units
Alexander Gorlin Designed a Building for Single Low-Income Tenants
69
Charitable Giraffe Emojis
'Gretta Grace' is Raising Awareness for Animal Extinction with Emojis
68
Homelessness Photo Series
'Through Our Eyes' Documents the Daily Lives of the Homeless
67
Body Image Photo Campaigns
A Student Created Photos That Magnify Body Image Issues that Girls Face
66
Charitable Promotion Pranks
Matt Damon Raised Money for Safe Water and Sanitation Efforts
65
Natural Affordable Housing Concepts
This Design Hopes to Change the Way Social Housing is Viewed
64
Educational Flashcard Apps
Tinycards Expands on the Concept of Flashcards by Making Them Digital
63
Educational Jewelry Initiatives
Tiffany & Co's 'Keys for a Cause' Initiative Empowers Saudi Women
62
Intelligence-Increasing Illustrations
These Drawings Feature Tips on How to Improve Intelligence
61
Modest Muslim Sportswear
The Gerak Plus Label Offers Modest Apparel for Active Muslim Women
60
Athletic Female Empowerment Ads
Nike's New Ad Features an All-Female Cast of Indian Athletes
59
Social Good Mobile Games
This Digital Game is Based on the Work of Doctors Without Borders
58
Affordable Upcycled Libraries
This Indonesian Library Uses Ice Cream Tubs to Form Its Walls
57
Mystery Summer Menus
Co-Op is Giving Out Secret Dishes from an 'Unpredictable Summer Menu'
56
Political Chain Store T-Shirts
These Political T-Shirts Make a Statement Against Donald Trump
55
LGBT Support Rings
This Ring Was Designed in Response to Homophobia in Romania
54
Eco-Friendly Card Games
'Go Eco' Teaches Players About Conserving the Environment
53
Tactile Graphic Novels
This Comic Book Artist Created Tactile Graphics for the Visually Impaired
52
Minesweeping Hexacopter Drones
The Kafon Drone Can Clear Minefields With Unprecedented Accuracy
51
Police-Policing Apps
The Mobile Justice App Helps Civilians Hold Police Accountable
50
Child-Centric Coding Apps
The GoldieBlox App Aims to Teach Coding Skills to Young Children
49
Accent-Ameliorating Chat Bots
ELSA is a Virtual Pronunciation Coach and Mobile App for Accents
48
Celebrity-Infused Social Activism
We Are the Movement Enlists Stars to Speak On Racial Injustice
47
Fashionable Hospital Gowns
Rethink and Starlight Canada Design Custom Gowns for Sick Teens
46
Visionary Conservation Campaigns
Conservationists are Drawing Eyes on Cattle to Scare Predators
45
Elevated Micro-Libraries
This Library is Made up Up Ice Cream Cartons
44
Charitable Virtual Gardens
Cancer Research UK Celebrates Its Supporters with a VR Flower Garden
43
Distracted Pedestrian-Warning Apps
The 'Look Up' App Warns Pedestrians Of Upcoming Intersections
42
Stigma-Breaking Escort Operas
This Opera Fights Damaging Stereotypes for Sex Worker Rights
41
Social Activism T-Shirts
The 'And Counting' T-Shirts by GLOSSRAGS Protest Against Racial Injustice
40
Literary Art Trails
The BFG 100th Anniversary is Celebrated with a Celebrity Dream Jar Project
39
Cyberbully Time-Outs
YouTube Won't Let Malicious Users Pass Its Video Ads with 'Skip the Bully'
38
Domed Emergency Hoods
This Mobile Fashion Store Functions as a Statement on Safety
37
Bulletproof Fashion Collections
This Bulletproof Clothing Raises Awareness for Gun Control Laws
36
Disabled Drone Pilot Programs
LADAPT Fights Discrimination of Disabled People with Job Training
35
Political Anti-Homophobia Ads
Planting Peace's Billboard Shows Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Kissing
34
Humanitarian Video Game Festivals
The Games for Change Festival Links Gaming With Social Good
33
Idenity-Exposing Campaigns
Cifa Showed the Importance of Taking Fraud Prevention Measures
32
Hearing Impairment Safety Devices
The SoundSense Alerts the Hearing Impaired in Emergencies
31
Muslim-Friendly Steakhouse Menus
This Brazilian Steakhouse's Menu Includes Halal Filet Mignon
30
Wildlife Protection Simulators
WWF's Newest Tiger Conservation Campaign Leverages Virtual Reality
29
Educational Modding Startups
The Code Kingdoms Startup Offers Minecraft Modding Tutorials
28
Trafficking-Combatting Photo Apps
TraffickCam is Asking Travellers to Fight Sex Trafficking
27
Leftover Food-Collection Apps
This App Focuses On Food Waste Prevention in Philadelphia
26
Islamic Storytelling Apps
The Sira App Educates Children On the Life Of Prophet Mohammed
25
Story-Rewinding Games
Episodic Video Game Life is Strange Lets Players Affect Previous Events
24
Activist Music Videos
Project Everyone Remade a Spice Girls Music Video for Women's Rights
23
Streamlined School Supply Drives
Clorox's Charitable Drive Aims to Support School Supply Shopping
22
Trans-Positive Sports Collections
H & M Released a Video for Its 'Every Victory' Collection
21
Pride-Inclusive Action Games
Stockholm Pride Added a Rainbow-Filled Parade to GTA 5
20
Veteran Tech Camps
VETT is Empowering Veterans By Providing Technology Education and Support
19
Female Physician Telemedicine Platforms
DoctHERS Connects Home-Based Doctors with Patients in Need
18
Comprehensive E-Book Apps
The SimplyE App Includes 300,000 Titles From the New York Public Library
17
Animal-Protecting Condoms
PETA Worked to Combat Animal Hunting with a Facetious Line of Condoms
16
Manure-Made Textiles
Jalila Essaïdi Shows That Manure Use in Design is Nearly Limitless
15
Child-Centric Chemistry Apps
The Happy Atom App Helps Foster a Passion For Chemistry
14
Mobile Micro Courses
Mimo Teaches You Computer Science Skills During Your Commute and Down Time
13
Empowering Clothing Drives
The Bay Street Suit Challenge Promotes Economic Independence Of Women
12
Peace-Inspiring Flash Mobs
The Ave Maria Flash Mob Discourages the Spread of Violence
11
Crowdsourced Crisis-Mapping Apps
The MapSwipe App Helps Users Map Crisis Areas & Help Aid Workers
10
Competitive Charitable Campaigns
Starbucks' #RedCupCheer Program Lets Charities Compete For Grants
9
Transgender Equality Campaigns
This Ad About Restroom Laws Was Made to Run During Trump's Speech
8
Youth-Focused Pride Events
The Fruit Loopz Event Celebrates Queer and Trans Youth in Toronto
7
Multilingual Texting Apps
The FirstVoices Chat App Lets You Text In Indigenous American Languages
6
Charitable Marathon Sponsorships
The Great India Run's Apparel Needs Are Supported By Adidas
5
Poverty-Combating Non-Profits
Friends of the Children Combats the Cycle of Generational Poverty
4
Charitable Coffeehouse Initiatives
Starbucks' Food Donation Program Converts Waste to Nourishment
3
Inclusive Patriotic Campaigns
'We Are America' Allows John Cena to Explain What Being American Is
2
Charitable Beach Cleanups
The Mandela Day Full Moon Beach Walk is a Nighttime Beach Cleanup Event
1
Specialized School District Apps
This App Connects People Vested In the Abilene School District
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Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
Diaper-Branded Merchandise
Huggies x Kristen Noel Crawley Raise Awareness for Diaper Week
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
No-Swipe Gen Z Dating Apps
Summer is a No-Swipe Dating App That Uses Homescreen Widgets
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Gaming-Themed Luxury Fashion
Gucci Presents a Look at the Bright Good Game Collection
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Angry Customer Action Figures
Namespace Turned a Modern Cultural Phenomenon into a Collectible
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Image-Generating AI Features
TikTok Launched the 'AI Greenscreen' Filter to Generate Images
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Gen Z-Centered Health Apps
RTRO Lauches with ChatGPT with a Focus on Mental Health
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Vibrant Summery Graphic Streetwear
Awake NY Launches its Brightly Designed Summer 2022 Collection
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Sustainable Fashion Search Engines
This Tool Helps American Consumers Access Eco-Friendly Apparel
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Youth Activist Skincare Packs
The Body Shop is Removing Barriers for First-Time Voters in the US
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
LGBTQ+ Business-Supporting Programs
The Daylight App and Civil Jewelry are Rewarding LGBT Spending
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Festival Friend Matching Apps
Hey! VINA & Absolut are Connecting Coachella Best Festival Friends
Charitable Cross-Cultural T-Shirts
MAMA's NIGHTMARKET Joins KIDS OF IMMIGRANTS on a T-Shirt
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
AI-Curated Art Exhibits
The Woods Art Institute Launches 'The Art of Trending' Exhibit
Bold Dating Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts with a Swipe is Released to Coincide with 'Dating Sunday'
Co-Branded Graphic Plant Shirts
HIDDEN N.Y. Taps aplasticplant for a New T-Shirt Collaboration
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
Teen Positivity Apps
'Gas' is a Positivity-Focused Social Media Platform for Teens
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Regional Eclipse Guidance Apps
The Eclipse App Was Created with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye
Bread Bag Awareness Campaigns
The #TellTheWholeStory Campaign Raises Domestic Violence Awareness
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Plant-Powered Egg Tours
The Good Eggs Tour Brings Better Vegan Options to Summer Music Festivals
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Pro-Bono Charitable Graphic Tees
American Red Cross Drops the Collaborative Drop for Drop Series
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Rewarding Dance Apps
Desperados Dance Club Brings the Uplifting Benefits of Movement to Gen Z
Violence-Combatting Sporty Capsules
adidas and Arsenal Expand the No More Red Collection
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Positivity-Focused Social Medias
SLAY is a Social Media App with Gamified Positive Experiences
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Gamified Feature Dating Apps
Plenty of Fish Adds a Cue'd Up Feature to its In-App Experience
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
COVID-Monitoring Health Apps
Visible Launches an Activity-Tracking Platform to Track Long COVID-19
Authentic Ambassador Campaigns
BeReal is Looking for "The Realest Person on Earth"
Barcode-Scanning Ethical Search Apps
Ethical Barcode Tells Users How Ethical a Product or Brand Is
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Calendar-Coordinating Social Apps
The 'Clyx' App Expedites Making Plans with Friends
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Limited Political Social Medias
Meta's 'Threads' Allows Users to Limit Political Content Shown
Dating Culture-Inspired Apparel
Grailz Taps 2000Archives for a New Dating App-Themed Capsule
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Gen Z-Targeted Voting Features
Tinder Launched a New Voter Registration Feature for Midterm Season
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Digital-First Denim Brands
True Religion Will Become a Digital-First Brand with its New Mobile App
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Peace-Themed Graphic T-Shirt Designs
UNIQLO UT Delivers the Peace for All Project Capsule
Dating App-Backed Election Centers
BLK Dating App & Michelle Obama Launch a Voting Initiative
Soccer Match Women's Aid Ads
Women's Aid Campaign Draws Attention to Increase in Domestic Abuse
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Digital Wellness-Promoting Apps
AARP Now is a Convenient Membership App for AARP Cardholders
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Empowering Watermark Campaigns
The UNFPA's 'bodyright' Campaign Brings Awareness to Online Rights
Democratic Comparative News Apps
The Daily Edit App Offers Readers More Essential Details
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Public Awareness Campaigns
Saskatchewan Launched a Campaign Against Interpersonal Violence
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day
Presidential Note Campaigns
Joe Biden Launches a New Boomer-Focused Campaign Using the Notes App
Back-to-School Loyalty Sweepstakes
The Good Rewards Anniversary Sweepstakes is Launching Now
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships