Calling all you talented designers out there - a competition to help beat poverty.
Get designing to beat poverty - Yanko Design wants you to put on your thinking caps on.
Poverty is a huge problem and each one of us can help, just choose aspect of it and get designing.
What can you come up with that could make a difference?
The competition closes on October 10th 2008 so be quick, put your skills and ideas to the best use ever.
Poverty Design
Design for Poverty International Contest 2008
Trend Themes
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Sustainable Design — Designers have the opportunity to create products and solutions that address poverty while also being environmentally friendly and sustainable.
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Social Impact Design — Designers can use their skills to create innovative solutions that have a positive social impact and improve the lives of those living in poverty.
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Human-centric Design — Designers can focus on creating products and services that are specifically tailored to the needs and challenges faced by individuals living in poverty.
Industry Implications
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Product Design — Product designers have the opportunity to create innovative and affordable products that address the needs of individuals living in poverty.
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Architecture — Architects can design housing solutions and community spaces that are affordable, sustainable, and accessible for individuals living in poverty.
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Technology — The technology industry can develop innovative solutions and platforms that help alleviate poverty by providing access to education, healthcare, and financial services.