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How might we design an accessible election experience for everyone?
How might we restore vibrancy in cities and regions facing economic decline?
How can technology help people working to uphold human rights in the face of unlawful detention?
How might we increase social impact with OpenIDEO over the next year?
How might we use social business to improve health in low-income communities?
How might we better connect food production and consumption?
How might we increase the number of registered bone marrow donors to help save more lives?
How might we improve maternal health with mobile technologies for low-income countries?

Simon Morfit

As a Sociology Ph.D. candidate at UC Berkeley, I study different initiatives, services, and products that attempt to make society better. I have participated in a diverse range projects across the globe - such as an assessment of how smartphones can improve healthcare in sub-Saharan African to an investigation of how architecture can benefit the urban poor in Latin America. Throughout all my work, I try to understand the human dimensions of design, that is, how design shapes social life and how an appreciation of social life can inform good design.

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Understand the Democratic Process
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Election Day as a National Holiday!

An election day holiday = more time, more flexibility + more fun!
February 01, 2012, 06:34PM 249 views 10 comments 8 applause
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Intra-city school twinning.

Pair groups of youth from different schools within the same city to collectively undertake a community action project. 
December 30, 2011, 04:50AM 247 views 3 comments 2 applause
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New Touch Points: connecting citizens with local government.

Upgrade existing public transportation routes with touch-screen technology to foster public engagement with government.
December 21, 2011, 03:02AM 647 views 11 comments 13 applause
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OpenIDEO

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August 04, 2011, 12:26AM
Simon's brilliant Market Vendors-Clinicians Co-operative concept was a deserving winner on the Grameen Social Business Challenge. It drew well upon on-the-ground insights and mashed-together two groups which would become a strong service offering through partnership. Great stuff Simon – we'e looking forward to you joining us again real soon!
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August 04, 2011, 03:13PM
Thanks for the kind words OpenIDEO. You make me want to quit writing my dissertation and work on OpenIDEO challenges full-time! I'm having a lot of fun with these projects. I love being exposed to new ideas and the challenges are a great way to learn about different approaches and strategies to address important issues.
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Vincent Cheng

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July 26, 2011, 08:05PM
Congrats Simon on your winning health social business concept! Quite clever to think of forming a mutually beneficial alliance between market vendors & clinicians. Great to benefit from your expertise & experience ;)
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July 27, 2011, 05:55PM
Thanks Vincent - I'm really enjoying the create challenges and process of OpenIDEO. I'm also learning a lot from more seasoned OpenIDEATORS like you! Looking forward to the next project.
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Joined: March 30, 2011, 04:36PM

Occupation: Ph.D. candidate - Department of Sociology

Company: UC Berkeley

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