Design for the other 90%
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.
June 2nd, 2007 at 1:05 am
That’s wonderful and like you said: hopefully they’ll reach the right people with these designs.