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To be relevant and successful as an organization, social venture or nonprofit in the ongoing landscape of massive amounts of data, there is a huge need on how to manage that data and measure it. That’s where Sparkwise comes in. Designed and developed by Tomorrow Partners, “Sparkwise is a cloud-based dashboard tool for measuring and evaluating the impact of civic engagement, public media, business and social change initiatives.” |
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I was listening to NPR when I heard about Warby Parker co-founder Jeffrey Raider launching his second startup, called Harry’s. Since Warby Parker has been a model of doing good and being socially responsible, I was eager to hear more about Harry’s. During the interview, Mr. Raider spoke about paying over $20 for a small pack of razors and questioned why an everyday product should cost so much. From there, Harry’s was born. The company designs, manufactures and distributes its products itself, essentially creating its own unique supply chain. By doing this, the company is able to offer a higher-quality product at a lower price. |
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An innovative business that converts waste heat into electricity—and integrates environment, people, economy and culture from The Living Principles for Design framework—is BioLite. BioLite, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, was founded by Jonathan Cedar and Alex Drummond and has received numerous awards for their innovative CampStove. What’s so great about it? Well, it turns heat from fire into electric energy and can charge cellphones and LED lights. I am surprised no one had thought of this sooner, but it’s pure genius. |
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Always have been a big fan of Eight Hour Day. The shop is so versatile. I first discovered them from seeing illustrations they had done, but more recently I saw this brand development for ADMCi (American Design and Master-Craft initiative) and really thought the work was smart and strong. |
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Spin/Unit Editions’ Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer—co-edited by Adrian Shaughnessy, Tony Brook and Alexander Tochilovsky—is an ambitious and beautifully executed graphic design monograph, and has quickly become one of the most cherished objects in my household. |
