About these projects

Vulnerable
Communities

With new restrictions resulting from the novel Coronavirus, certain populations face greater risks, such as having compromised immune systems, being in isolation, or living with violent family members. These concepts solve for people in our global community who have higher safety risks.

 
 
 
 

FamilyHub

FamilyHub is a radically simplified communications center for senior citizens with cognitive, mental, or mobility challenges to stay connected with their distributed families and receive greater support.

 
 

Additional information

Learn more about FamilyHub by downloading the team playback deck.

 

Team Leads

Felix Portnoy
Irina Lebenskaya

 
 

Postcards for
isolated elders

Postcards fosters rich connections between isolated elders and their broader communities while reinforcing the importance of physical distancing and safe hygiene practices.

 
 

Additional Information

 

Learn more about Postcards for isolated elders by downloading the team playback deck.

Team Leads

Aayushi Bhotica 
Brendan Hutchieson

Creatives behind this campaign

Vikram G A Andrew Roberts
Rashmi Malik

 
 
 
 

Co Guard

Co Guard is a navigation app that helps people avoid potentially dangerous crowds. By using geospatial technology and predictions, users can see real-time crowd movements and be guided to safer locations.

 
 

Additional Information

 

Learn more about Co Guard by downloading the team playback deck.

Members

Jose Sopena
Milka Eskola
Renate Mittelstrass

 
 
 
 

Break the Silence

This campaign uses the universally understood “not equal sign” to communicate domestic violence awareness. By showing this symbol on a window, wall, or mailbox, victims can discreetly seek immediate help.

 
 

Additional Information

 

Learn more about Break the Silence by downloading the team playback deck.

 

Team Lead

Tom O'Brien

Creatives behind this campaign

George Coltman
Urja Doshi
Annu Ravinder Kumar
Ruchi Varma
Sally Hughes


Advisors

Sam Bucolo
Brandon Gien

 
 

Connecting Sponsors to Non-Salaried Workers

This concept generates financial stability for workers who lost their primary source of income during the pandemic by connecting them to sponsors that can provide supplementary income.

 

 

Additional Information

Learn more about Connecting Sponsors to Non-Salaried Workers by downloading the team playback deck.

Team Lead

Nazli Ece Usta