Solving Problems for Real World, Using Design

No discussion on this story!? It's the best article I've ever read on the subject. Drilling down to the projects was quite illuminating and entertaining for me.

Projects such as Embrace (http://embraceglobal.org/) show how cheap products with simple design can actually have substantial impact.

The principle is universal - after you have a clear vision, creating a great product is all about tinkering & hacking.