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T. Annie Nguyen
"The only important thing about design, is how it relates to people. - Victor Papnek"
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Start-up Starter Subscription Service: Different levels of Info, Advice and Mentorship
This concept allows start-ups to pay based on their needs as well as determine when and what information they need from selected mentors. They can get advice bi-monthly, access to connections, curated package from mentors and fundraising help.
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April 26, 2012, 05:23AM
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Voter Help Hub: A Cental System Connecting Voters, Volunteers and Information
Voter Help Hub System is a secured network that connects, alerts and coordinates volunteers of areas needing assistance. Information is aggregated from voting survey data indicating disability assistance needs in specific communities to vote.
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February 27, 2012, 05:42AM
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30 comments
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Explore through Empathy
Disabled Residents Educating Others on Voting Rights
In Wisconsin, a community works together to share resources on how to help people with disabilities get ready to vote come election day.
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January 29, 2012, 08:00AM
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Surprise Us
Social Media Encourages You To Vote
Facebook is one example of social media that has encouraged people to vote, which got more than 5.4 million to post in 2008 and helped people search for polling place in the U.S. Exploring their methods, what can we takeaway for this challenge?
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January 29, 2012, 07:34AM
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Buy Locally, Connect Locally
So many products and services are not made here so buying locally helps you connect with others invested in supporting local economies. This is not only beneficial to communities, but is personally rewarding and a rapidly growing lifestyle choice.
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December 18, 2011, 12:25AM
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39 comments
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Most Artistic Cities in America
Art & culture are increasingly important components of urban redevelopment efforts everywhere. The Atlantic article takes a look at which metros have the largest concentration of artists relative to their population & some surprises are on the list.
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December 02, 2011, 05:56PM
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Explore Vibrancy
Inspiration Kitchen
Inspirations Kitchen is a very creative and holistic solution to hunger, homelessness and poverty. They do reach out to the community to provide nutrition and job training and actively engages the surrounding communities.
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December 01, 2011, 03:34PM
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Surprise Us
The Death of the Fringe Suburb
I recently read this article in the New York Times about the move towards creating a car-free and urban environment and about moving away from car-dependent suburban sprawl.
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November 26, 2011, 06:30PM
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6 comments
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Explore Vibrancy
Connect Community with Their Pocket Parks
The pocket parks project in Little Village is about creating beautiful and inspiring community spaces in a densely urban neighborhood in Chicago.
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November 20, 2011, 06:43AM
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Explore Vibrancy
Mobile Food Collective
Archeworks student project created a family of flexible mobile structures that inspired people to play a more active role in the origin, growth and preparation of fresh foods, and to create a more participatory food culture.
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November 19, 2011, 06:32AM
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Get Active
Create a Bike Sharing System
Provide opportunities to develop bike sharing system like the B-cycle company. Create a bike-sharing program that meets the transportation, health, and environmental needs of our communities.
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November 19, 2011, 04:59AM
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Explore Vibrancy
Buy Locally, Connect Locally
This is a concept video I created in graduate school. My idea is buying locally helps you connect with others invested in supporting local economies and communities, which is beneficial, rewarding and ultimately a lifestyle we should all adopt.
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November 19, 2011, 04:24AM
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Occupation: IIT Design Graduate Student
Country: US
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