Future technology for public amenities could be applied to "the future of public day lockers":

http://www.smartplanet.com/video/the-future-of-bus-stops/362991

guerilla mug assault by Philadelphia Clay Studio

The Guerilla Mug Assault November 8, 2012

"On November 8, 2012, The Clay Studio will hit the streets of Philadelphia. Stationed at six different locales with both foot traffic and an abundance of coffee shops, teams will give away 500 beautifully crafted handmade ceramic mugs to 500 individuals with disposable cups. A tag attached to each mug will include information about the project, the mugs maker, and The Clay Studios blog address with a statement encouraging the recipient to post about their experiences using their chosen mug and the relationship they develop with it. With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, The Clay Studio will explore the relevance of handmade ceramic tableware in the 21st century by distributing free handmade mugs to people holding disposable coffee cups around various coffee shops throughout center city Philadelphia. The recipients are then to share their experiences of use on The Clay Studio blog. This Guerilla Mug Assault is part of a larger project titled Made by Hand. The project began in August 2012 with two exhibitions: Derek Au Recent Work and Pots at Rest. The exhibitions explored both obvious and subliminal associations one may draw with tableware including nourishment, the sharing of food, social hierarchies of dining, and these objects abilities to serve as reminders of people, time and place. The Clay Studios Artistic Director Jeff Guido states, Countless exhibitions have been realized on tableware, but none that ask both maker and user to define its relevance or function in their lives, and more broadly, its role in present day culture - Why do people buy it and why do people make it? With the Made by Hand project, multiple voices and points of view will be given equal opportunity to express what it means to them. And the project moves beyond the converted, taking the art to the streets with the Guerilla Mug Assault, which removes a barrier for many when it comes to the handmade price. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundations Knight Arts Challenge is a three year, $9 million initiative funding innovative projects that engage and enrich Philadelphias communities. In 2011, Out of 1,752 applicants and 36 winners, The Clay Studio is honored to receive a $15,000 matching grant in support of the Guerilla Mug Assault. "
http://www.theclaystudio.org/exhibition/the-guerilla-mug-assault

SwapBox Book Draft

SwapBox Book Draft

"Capturing" a Community Collective

Preliminary images used as a seed for community Workshop

Billy's awesome project

Billy was at our midterm mixer, and here is his project. It looks pretty cool.
http://kck.st/RC1Hii

Philly Painting

 

http://www.phillypainting.org/

Groundswell Institute (the venue today)

Walk Philadelphia

Three point plan...

1. Make it Fun

• Hide the health aspect from the presentation.  Let it be a really hidden agenda.
• Create a competition out of it, more points for walking. Points can be redeemed at Whole Foods, Farmers Markets and City Sports.
• Design walks for people based on moral character

2.  Address the proper neighborhoods

• Northwest Philadelphia is the area in most need of a health change.
• Will a technology driven proposal work there? Or should it be more analog so that everyone can do it.

3. Keep it Simple

• To get the most people involved it needs to be something simple that is easy to do.  
• The Freedom Trail in Boston is just a red line on the sidewalk for people to follow.
• Branding this properly will make people more willing to join.

In summary its about tricking people into walking by making it fun, the end goal is that they get healthier.

midterm notes:

SWAPBOX MIDTERM NOTES:

·         Scalability

·         Geography

·         Measuring Impact

·         Talk to Karen from Philly FreeCycle- resource exchange http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phillyfreecycle/

·         Talk to Café’s – Greenline -> Douglas

·         To Install we need an Epoxy Anchors

·         Think about the Management Aspect

·         Be concerned about who has access to Think Phone tree—text messages

·         Contact Anthony Smyrski Creative:  http://smyrskicreative.com/

·         What is in Abundance- Old Books Swap Box many places don’t accept old books

·         We should Design one:

·         Make it a Brand—like the telephone booth

·         Phased Approach- Regimented

·         Design A Swapbox

·         Be aware of Trash Day- city recycle efforts

·         Corporate sponsors

·         An Incentive System. i.e. foot locker

·         Positive Psychology research to find: Christakis, Fowler

·         Mapping, Placement, Giving

·         How to add meaning

·         Adam Grant at Wharton: Give and Take, Pro Social Behavior

·         Education of this space: explain the meaning

·         Tell the story of objects in the swapbox.

·         People to Contact: First Person Non Profit in Phiadelphia