OpenIDEO
Very interesting post pointed out by The Eldest (and it’s on quite an interesting group blog):
In the past few weeks, I’ve become addicted to this new online thing.
And by addicted, I simply mean that participating in it has sort of taken over my free time.
No, it’s not Twitter or Facebook or Linkedin or FourSquare…in fact, it’s not any of the usual suspects.
My latest web crush is called OpenIDEO.
It’s an online platform developed by the design firm, IDEO, as a way to include a broader range of people in tackling significant global problems through the design process.
Basically, it works like this:
1. A challenge is issued (e.g., How might we increase the number of registered bone marrow donors to help save more lives?).
2. Participants contribute inspirations and concepts, collaborate with others, and evaluate ideas.
3. Through this process, winning concepts rise to the top.
Why should you (the artist/arts professional) care? . . .
Continue reading.
