Archive for April, 2012

April 30th, 2012 - Posted by Kate

What do we sound like?

Well, not us exactly, but Americans at least. This short film attempts to demonstrate what english sounds like to a foreigner – it’s a pretty intense storyline and I think they do any amazing job keeping a straight face apart from anything else!

April 23rd, 2012 - Posted by Lavinia

The generous store. Literally.

Anthon Berg became the Generous Store.  For one day in Denmark they created a pop-up store where they sold chocolate, but rather than paying cash for any chocolate people were asked to pay in the form of a ‘good deed’.  Their research showed that only 1 in ten people experience generosity from other people.  So, [...]

April 13th, 2012 - Posted by Claire

SXSW Homeless Hotspots

Homeless Hotspots were created as a charitable innovation initiative at the recent South by Southwest (SxSW) festival, to help support homeless people. SxSW attendees could pay what they like to access the 4G wireless network. The homeless person acting as a Wi-Fi hotspot wore a t-shirt that said “I’m a 4G hotspot.” Attendees were encouraged to donate [...]