The networked developing world at Annoying Design

It’s an exciting time to be in the business of technology. Why? Because old business models are failing, which means now is a time for great innovations and steps forward. Haven at Birdahonk writes about Henry Chesbrough’s Open Business Models, as one instance.

One scenario which really interests me: for-profit organizations. Gutsy corporations like Google are paving new ground as they prove for-profit philanthropy can work. This really excites me personally, because it means corporations no longer have to play a role of ravenous industrial plunderer, but can make both peace and profit at once (if you’ve seen the documentary The Corporation, or read Naomi Klein’s No Logo, you know what I mean). I’ll post more about that later on.

And projects like the $100 laptop are really happening, and having an impact. The BBC has a special report on the laptop and on technology in the developing world.

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Hi, my name is Ross and I’m a design strategist, and I'm passionate about studying how audiences connect with products and ideas. I've worn many hats: a market researcher and consultant at Forrester Research, a game designer at Harmonix, a grad student at Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center, a composer and teacher at New England Conservatory. You can reach me at ross.spw@gmail.com, or follow me on twitter.