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I found this video on New York Times. It showcases an exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York entitled Design for the other 90%. The designs help people who live on less than $2/day. The featured designs include a foot irrigation pump made out of bamboo and a simple drip irrigation system to aid farmers overcome drought, grow crops for food and to sell, ultimately earning more money for their family. They also show a water drum that holds 20 gallons of water and rolls on the ground with a rope. It’s funny how such simple ideas can make such immense changes in another’s life. I hope that these designs do not just stay in an exhibit, but are able to penetrate the market and reach the people who need these designs the most.