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Ryot.org - Actionable journalism — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2014/8/5/ryotorg-actionable-journalism

Ryotorg - Actionable journalism. August 5, 2014. Use their online visibility as a platform to inspire action. Not content with bog standard jounalism they use each and every article as a spring board for the reader to make a real impact on the social issue at hand. Each piece of content can be easily shared by the reader spreading it far and wide, links through to charity sites, and guides on how to help. Excited to now be designing for Normally, a digital product and service design studio in London.

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Kickstarter becomes a Benefit Corporation — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2015/10/6/kickstarter-becomes-a-benefit-corporation

Kickstarter becomes a Benefit Corporation. September 2, 2015. Kickstarter is now legally aligning the company's future to its mission statement. In 2015 Kickstarter reincorporated as a Benefit Corporation that allows it legal protection when trying to fulfil its mission. Kickstarter’s mission is to help bring creative projects to life". Excited to now be designing for Normally, a digital product and service design studio in London. Previous work includes 4 years at rAndom International creating award win...

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Fundación Capital — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2014/3/5/fundacin-capital

March 5, 2014. Many small businesses and women around the world lack the basic ability to legitimise earnings, fair valuation of assets or secure banking of finances. Fundación Capital. Work tirelessly to provide these fundamental freedoms that can lift people from poverty. Projects include Little Big Money. A crowd funding platform for startup and entrepreneurial businesses with social impact in their communities.

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IKEA Foundation — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2014/2/4/ikea-foundation

February 4, 2014. The Swedish furniture retailer's charitable arm is working to bring long-term improvements to life inside refugee camps. Http:/ www.ikeafoundation.org/. Excited to now be designing for Normally, a digital product and service design studio in London. Previous work includes 4 years at rAndom International creating award winning immersive art installations such as the Rain Room. Exhibiting at the Barbican in London, and the MOMA in New York.

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Aral Balkan — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2014/4/10/aral-balkan

April 10, 2014. The indie tech phone. A truly open and free platform and device that upholds our basic human rights. For people to adopt this they need to believe that over time enough people will join to ensure the data is available needed to provide the connected experiences we strive for as designers. This inherently means we need adopters most likely being tech geeks? Or can we build a beautiful experience that is so good that this new technology becomes accessible by the masses?

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About time! The sensible application of wearables — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2015/3/13/about-time-the-sensible-application-of-wearables

The sensible application of wearables. March 13, 2015. Great article from Fastco.Design. On the real differences wearables could make to those most in need. Something not being achieved, as mentioned by the Journal of the American Medical Association. By the 50% of wearables 'wearers' being under 35 and earning over $100,000! Skews the application of such devices some what? Beyond Fun: The Vital Future Of Wearables.

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South African Brent Lindeque's Neknominate for good — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2014/2/8/south-african-brent-lindeques-neknominate-for-good

South African Brent Lindeque's Neknominate for good. February 8, 2014. Brent Lindeque from South Africa has decided enough is enough regarding this #neknominate craze and starts a viral chain of good instead! How about #nominate4good and create a Vine esq collection of 6 seconders that spread around the globe? Excited to now be designing for Normally, a digital product and service design studio in London.

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Saving lives on Mumbai's tracks — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2014/5/11/saving-lives-on-mumbais-tracks

Saving lives on Mumbai's tracks. April 22, 2014. Final Mile's behavioural research has helped save lives on Mumbai's busy train lines through understanding. Mumbai's train network transports 7 million commuters daily, often running through some of the city's densest slums. Due to minimal bridge crossings and locations on average 10 people are killed daily trying to cross these tracks. This accounts for the largest cause of unnatural deaths in the city! Previously Design Principal at Barclays global desig...

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Nendo's MINIM+AID Disaster Kit — pdid

http://pdid.co.uk/now/2015/12/16/minimaid

Nendo's MINIM AID Disaster Kit. December 16, 2015. Nendo, the Japanese design studio, have just launched their MINIM AID. Disaster kit specifically designed for those affected by earthquakes, likes of which devastated parts of Japan in 2011. The kit contains a whistle, radio, raincoat, lantern, water container and a multipurpose case. Check it out here. Excited to now be designing for Normally, a digital product and service design studio in London. Previously Design Principal at Barclays global design te...