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November 29, 2009 Changing design lessons into Design for the other 90% lessons By: Elizabeth R. from South Saint Paul, MN Comments: 12 My tenth graders loved the Design for the other 90% website. I used the site to introduce my first lesson that I did for Cooperhewitt. Teaching in Philadelphia, many of my students come from impoverished areas. Those students realized how much more they have due to simple resources and geographic location after reviewing the site. I am always trying to get my students to understand that due to their geographic circumstances, they have a huge advantage in being able to truley be whatever they want to be. When students saw that so many people struggle just to get clean water, I think that many of their eyes opened to just how many opportunities they have at their fingertips. READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 26, 2009 Artistic personality By: Kevin L. from Chalmette, LA Comments: 11 I've often been told I have an "artistic personality" which I take to mean that I'm a little different in my approach to solving problems, dealing with people and living life in general. I usually appreciate the "compliment but am wary that they may just want me to do a poster for them. READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 24, 2009 Posted Lessons & Photos By: Robin L. from St Petersburg, FL Comments: 11 Thank you for your sharing. Supposed to attack these head-on and you will find a deep sense of gratification that will fuel your happiness. Maybe you are also interested in Abercrombie and Fitch. I'm just hearing the curiosity behind it. READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 11, 2009 Designing for the Other 90% Global Issues Resource about By: Thelma K. from West Jefferson, NC Comments: 12 Thank you for your sharing. Supposed to attack these head-on and you will find a deep sense of gratification that will fuel your happiness. Maybe you are also interested in Abercrombie and Fitch. I'm just hearing the curiosity behind it. READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 11, 2009 Cradle to cradle design/manufacturing and "Our Plastic Oceans" By: Thelma K. from West Jefferson, NC Comments: 14 Thank you for your sharing. Supposed to attack these head-on and you will find a deep sense of gratification that will fuel your happiness. Maybe you are also interested in Abercrombie and Fitch. I'm just hearing the curiosity behind it. READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 11, 2009 14 Top Grand Engineering Challenges By: Thelma K. from West Jefferson, NC Comments: 13 Thank you for your sharing. Supposed to attack these head-on and you will find a deep sense of gratification that will fuel your happiness. Maybe you are also interested in Abercrombie and Fitch. I'm just hearing the curiosity behind it. READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 4, 2009 Design with global warming in mind By: Thelma K. from West Jefferson, NC Comments: 11 Nice post, it makes me know more about today's world. Jack Wills READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
November 4, 2009 Question - is there a way to attach a picture to a conversaiton? By: Don D. from Hillsboro, OR Comments: 16 Nice Post~I really appreciate your efforts. Thanks for sharing. Air Jordan READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
October 17, 2009 Food consumption comparison By: LeQuyen T. from Saint Paul, MN Comments: 29 Nice Post! Thanks for sharing the idea with me, maybe you're interest in Nike Dunk READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE
October 17, 2009 Design for the Other 90% By: Kim R. from New York, NY Comments: 14 Nice Post! Thanks for sharing the idea with me, maybe you're interest in Nike Dunk READ MORE \| ADD A COMMENT \| SHARE

November 29, 2009

Changing design lessons into Design for the other 90% lessons

By: Elizabeth R. from South Saint Paul, MN
Comments: 12

My tenth graders loved the Design for the other 90% website. I used the site to introduce my first lesson that I did for Cooperhewitt. Teaching in Philadelphia, many of my students come from impoverished areas. Those students realized how much more they have due to simple resources and geographic location after reviewing the site. I am always trying to get my students to understand that due to their geographic circumstances, they have a huge advantage in being able to truley be whatever they want to be. When students saw that so many people struggle just to get clean water, I think that many of their eyes opened to just how many opportunities they have at their fingertips.

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November 26, 2009

Artistic personality

By: Kevin L. from Chalmette, LA
Comments: 11

I've often been told I have an "artistic personality" which I take to mean that I'm a little different in my approach to solving problems, dealing with people and living life in general. I usually appreciate the "compliment but am wary that they may just want me to do a poster for them.

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November 24, 2009

Posted Lessons & Photos

By: Robin L. from St Petersburg, FL
Comments: 11

Thank you for your sharing. Supposed to attack these head-on and you will find a deep sense of gratification that will fuel your happiness. Maybe you are also interested in Abercrombie and Fitch. I'm just hearing the curiosity behind it.

READ MORE | ADD A COMMENT | SHARE