September 9, 2009 ~ Theme: Human Powered Design... for Change
SEPTEMBER'S FORUM AT A SPECIAL VENUE !
Portland TechShop 
10100 SW Allen Blvd. Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 643-7467
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EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE ARE ILLITERATE.
OF THAT NUMBER, TWO-THIRDS ARE WOMEN. (-UNICEF)
IN THE UNITED STATES, APPROXIMATELY 3.5 MILLION PEOPLE EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS EACH YEAR. (URBAN INSTITUTE)
SEVENTY PERCENT OF PEOPLE IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD HAVE NO ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY IN THEIR HOMES, HEALTH CLINICS, OR SCHOOLS. (SOLAR ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND)
In 2007, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York held an exhibit called "Design for the Other 90%." In its outside garden gallery, it showcased a collection of designs by designers to improve the world for those in developing regions. It was a powerful reminder that much of the world has no electricity or motors, and relies on human power to solve its challenges. At September's forum, we showcase the potential of available tools, share some human-powered solutions having an impact in parts of the world, and invite you to become involved as we look to launch a new initiative where we design solutions. Join us.
Heroes to Watch: From Tinkerer to Social Entrepreneur, the Full Belly Project - the story of Jock Brandis. A tinkerer with tools and ideas, Jock developed an idea into a solution because someone asked him to.
Our Evening Panelists include:
Our panelists describe how the right tools, ideas, and people can change the world. And, we ask you if you want to be a part of this.
Attendees listen as we open the Forum with a panel of experts.
Workshops and Evening Activities~
- A Tour of Portland TechShop by Denney Cole, President of Portland TechShop
Get a chance to see the tools and potential for making stuff to make a difference.
- Designing Change: Become a global problem solver from Portland,
Amy Pearl, Springboard Innovation
We launch a new initiative to help solve design challenges and technical problems from around the world, starting in Portland, Oregon. Find out how to be a part of this project.
- Design for the Other 90% - A Practical Workshop, Don Domes, Instructor of Robotics, Electronics, Architecture, Drafting
Experience some of the workshop that developed out of the materials from the official exhibit from a trained facilitator who works with students here in Oregon.
