Something that makes me love the design industry even more.



I don't care for the unnecessary colon after INDEX, but, I love the INDEX: philosophy -- awarding designers who improve life for large numbers of people through their designs. The nominations are fascinating.



INDEX:2005 Awards :: Top Nominations



(I heard about the awards via one of the nominated designs, LifeStraw, a $2 personal water filter that will work for an entire year. TWO DOLLARS. The designers wanted to develop something practical and affordable for 3rd world use.)