The People's Design Award was given to TOMS Shoes.
These are simple canvas slip-ons inspired by a tradition Argentine shoe according to TOMS Shoes Web site. TOMS promises for every pair you buy, they will give a pair to a child in need. This year they're sending shoes to South Africa. TOMS mission: "To make life more comfortable."
I think I might have to buy a pair.
One of the runners-up in the People's Design contest was GOOD Magazine. The publication is self-described as "media for people who give a damn." They are also a charitable organization, donating subscription dollars to the organization of the reader's choice.
It's full of articles about politics, enviromentalism and a splash of book and cd reviews. My section is called "Transparency," which is several spreads of graphics illustrating concepts from the expanse of wikipedia to Paris Hilton's explosive income growth.
Here's one I can relate to, on ballooning student debt:
Definately storytelling outside the box. Inspiring graphics that prove the power of visual information.
Here's a couple reader comments about the mag's design:
"GOOD is meaningful, smart, open and ... well, meaningful. The connection between content and form is a rare and valuable triumph." ~William Morrisey
"why is 'good' good? because the design criteria do not simply fall out of the editorial slan of this publication but rather, for the first time i can think of, determine it. deeply intelligent design." ~ Perter Wegner
I subscribe. You should check it out.
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