# Poverty Design Design for Poverty International Contest 2008 By Rachel Webb | Published 2008-09-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-for-poverty-international-contest-2008 References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/09/04/design-for-poverty-international-contest/) Calling all you [talented designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designers-of-tomorrow) out there - a competition to help beat poverty. Get designing to beat poverty - [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-mouse) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** Designers have the opportunity to create products and solutions that address poverty while also being environmentally friendly and sustainable. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** Product designers have the opportunity to create innovative and affordable products that address the needs of individuals living in poverty. - **Architecture:** Architects can design housing solutions and community spaces that are affordable, sustainable, and accessible for individuals living in poverty. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop innovative solutions and platforms that help alleviate poverty by providing access to education, healthcare, and financial services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interior Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-spaces.md) - [Emerging London Designer Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powershift-exhibition.md) - [Accessible Home Appliance Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-home-appliance.md) - [Children-Focused Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest.md) - [Chance to win £10,000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biffas-change-maker-competition.md) - [AI Tool Youth Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-archidesign-competition.md) - [Regional Arts Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-open-art.md) - [Global AI Art Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-of-the-future1.md) - [Product-Focused Design Awards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidex.md)