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Welcome to the official blog for RISD's advanced studio, Design for Social Entrepreneurship, Fall 2008. This course aims to cultivate social entrepreneurial designers by investigating the power of products, systems and services to create positive social and environmental change both internationally and domestically.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Design for Local Sustainability- Research

DUE Tuesday November 4th- (Election Day!)

As we continue to lay the foundation for the final project it is important to be very clear and familiar with our partner organizations and research similar projects and approaches. 

For this weekend's homework, please: 

IDENTIFY the problem and mission statement of your organization and post it on your blog. 

RESEARCH 5 other organizations within the US that are doing similar work. In Illustrator create a chart comparing and contrasting the organizations identifying the pros and cons of each organization's approach and impact. - Post this on your blog

PREPARE your interview questions as discussed below and if you are meeting with your organization before next Tuesday, conduct your interview within this time. * see post below. 

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