http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:25:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/gamication-culture.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:45:58 +0000 Gamificiation.Co CEO, Gabe Zichermann explains how the role of fun is currently being redefined in our society.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/arts-thread-designers-gather-to-explore-change-through-technology.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:47:08 +0000 Thinkers and creators will join to learn and redefine the methods used to design powerful everyday objects.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/92-of-americans-participate-in-projects-for-social-good-infographic-headlines.html Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:52:04 +0000 The Social Change Impact Report from Walden University finds that technology did not play a huge role in this action.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/reality-show-puts-australians-in-asylum-seekers-shoes.html Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:00:41 +0000 A new controversial TV series seeks to raise awareness for the plight of the refugee.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/tweet-towel-mixes-traditional-craft-with-digital-communication.html Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:52:17 +0000 We Are What We Do aims to bring together different generations of people with their unique offering. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/online-game-i-ride-for-livestrong-raises-funds-awareness-and-social-empowerment.html Mon, 24 May 2010 10:32:47 +0000 Purpose, a new agency based in New York, has developed a virtual bike race to raise funds for the Livestrong organization - and to create 21st century social movements.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/pielab-pie-coffee-design-build-community.html Thu, 20 May 2010 18:08:47 +0000 A design-for-good project in Greensboro, Alabama provides a space to foster conversation and relationships.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/massivegood-frequent-flyer-health-aid.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:18:27 +0000 MassiveGood wants to improve world health through air travel.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/our-most-beautiful-buildings-must-be-in-our-poorest-areas.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:36 +0000 In Medellín, Colombia an inspiring story has unfolded which illustrates how design can help initiate positive change. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/pics-interactions-with-mark-jenkins.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:46:33 +0000 In October last year PSFK wrote about Mark Jenkins and the Outsiders exhibition. Often creating works that question social etiquette, the public installation artist recently released a number of videos capturing various responses from passers by.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/mapping-positive-social-change.html Mon, 11 May 2009 15:57:39 +0000 Designer John Brennan recently won the Social Actions Change the Web Challenge for his live map of positive social change going on around the world. Brennan is also the creator of imdoingmypart.org, a site that breaks down small ways to improve life on the planet. Triple Pundit explains the project: Every moment of every day, somewhere in the world, people are volunteering, donating, signing petitions, making loans and doing other important social work. But before John Brennan came along, there was no way to visualize this change in progress. Using the Social Actions API, which aggregates social action data fromRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/documenting-the-need-for-social-change.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:32:32 +0000 Social Documentary is curated repository of photography exhibits – the site currently hosts 131 in all – that explore the human condition around the world, often with a goal of bringing about social change. Photographer and designer Glenn Ruga created the website as a way to go beyond the scope of photo sharing sites like Flickr and Photobucket by not only showcasing powerful imagery, but educating the audience on global issues through commentary and context. In addition, Social Documentary provides resources that allow photographers to link directly to causes related to their subject and encourage its viewers to get involved. TheRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2008/12/life-after-retirement-leads-back-to-college.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:57:02 +0000 Harvard has recently launched a new one year academic program to serve the growing number of retired professionals who aren’t ready to lead lives filled with early bird specials and afternoon golf games, but instead want to involve themselves with creating social change. The program, called the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, is a collaboration among five of the university’s professional schools — business, law, government, education and public health. It is seen as a next stage for universities, beyond undergraduate and then graduate and professional schools. If successful, Harvard professors say, it can serve as a model for schools atRead more...]]>