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Design For The Other 90%
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Of The World'S Total Population Of 6.5 Billion, Nearly 5.8 Billion People, Or 90%, Have Little Or No Access To Most Of The Products And Services Many Of Us Take For Granted; In Fact, Nearly Half Do Not Have Regular Access To Food, Clean Water, Or Shelter. Design For The Other 90% Explores More Than 30 Projects Which Reflect The Growing Movement Among Designers, Engineers, Students And Professors, Architects, And Social Entrepreneurs To Design Lowcost Solutions For This Other 90%. Through Partnerships Both Local And Global, Individuals And Organizations Around The United States And Throughout The World Are Inventing Unique Ways To Provide Better Access To Food, Water, Shelter, Health, Education And Energy To Those Who Most Need Them. Published In Conjunction With A Major Exhibition At The Smithsonian'S Cooperhewitt, National Design Museum, Design For The Other 90% Contains More Than A Dozen Essays By Leading Experts In The Field, Accompanied By 200 Fullcolor Illustrations, To Highlight A Wide Variety Of Design Innovations That Address The Basic Challenges Of Survival And Progress Faced By The World'S Poor And Marginalized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Design For The Other 90%'? A: The book explores the challenges faced by 90% of the world's population who have limited access to basic products and services, showcasing innovative design solutions that address issues like food, water, shelter, health, education, and energy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Design For The Other 90%'? A: The author of the book is Cynthia E. Smith.
- Q: What type of projects are featured in this book? A: The book features more than 30 projects that illustrate the efforts of designers, engineers, and social entrepreneurs to create low-cost solutions for underserved communities.
- Q: How many pages does 'Design For The Other 90%' have? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Design For The Other 90%' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Design For The Other 90%' a new or used book? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Sustainability & Green Design.
- Q: Are there any illustrations included in 'Design For The Other 90%'? A: Yes, the book includes 200 full-color illustrations that highlight various design innovations.
- Q: What additional content does the book provide besides project descriptions? A: The book contains more than a dozen essays by leading experts in the field, providing insights into design innovations for addressing basic survival and progress challenges.