This might be considered by some to be a shameless plug. It is.
It might be considered by others to be a lazy post. It is.
It also may be on its way to becoming a viral hit. Cross your fingers and enjoy the video.
mmm Curd!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
3 of my favorite things slash blogs about my job...
Below are a few recent blog posts I've written that describe what I've been up to in the past 3.5 months...(btw, all come with the right amount of gloss, positivity and importance that any "professional" blog entry ought to convey).
Blog entry #3. Using fancy Apple software and new media to put a communications spin on unresolved (and slightly boring) issues that have been at the forefront of health and environmental issues in the developing world.
Blog entry #2. Conducting "Design for Social Impact" workshops at a design school and IIT conference in South India.
Blog Entry #1. Writing (and ranting) about Indian culture, development issues and some things in between.
I know, I know. I don't talk about work often (or usually, at all), but I figured I should (probably) try and change that. Also, I thought this might be a perfect time for a shameless plug for my recently completed project and newly written blog entry (see #3).
As a research consultant for the Rural Market Insight team at the Centre for Development Finance my work is to look at renewable energy sources and access to clean drinking water through products and services that are being developed for those living at the "bottom-of-the-pyramid" aka the BoP* in rural India. I tend to come at this from the point-of-view of the user – emphasizing the importance of understanding user-behavior and pushing user-centered design to help socially oriented businesses, investors and NGO's serve this population more effectively and treat them as consumers should be treated.
*In general, I feel the term, "BoP" is fairly derogatory and basically pretty offensive while at the same time describing a really really large percent of the global population. Regardless, I use it here to exemplify the "lingo" that many market-based solution advocates are taking (RIP CKP) and to connect what I do with how many international social entrepreneurs and investors talk about and refer to this cross-section between business and development.
Blog entry #3. Using fancy Apple software and new media to put a communications spin on unresolved (and slightly boring) issues that have been at the forefront of health and environmental issues in the developing world.
Blog entry #2. Conducting "Design for Social Impact" workshops at a design school and IIT conference in South India.
Blog Entry #1. Writing (and ranting) about Indian culture, development issues and some things in between.
I know, I know. I don't talk about work often (or usually, at all), but I figured I should (probably) try and change that. Also, I thought this might be a perfect time for a shameless plug for my recently completed project and newly written blog entry (see #3).
As a research consultant for the Rural Market Insight team at the Centre for Development Finance my work is to look at renewable energy sources and access to clean drinking water through products and services that are being developed for those living at the "bottom-of-the-pyramid" aka the BoP* in rural India. I tend to come at this from the point-of-view of the user – emphasizing the importance of understanding user-behavior and pushing user-centered design to help socially oriented businesses, investors and NGO's serve this population more effectively and treat them as consumers should be treated.
*In general, I feel the term, "BoP" is fairly derogatory and basically pretty offensive while at the same time describing a really really large percent of the global population. Regardless, I use it here to exemplify the "lingo" that many market-based solution advocates are taking (RIP CKP) and to connect what I do with how many international social entrepreneurs and investors talk about and refer to this cross-section between business and development.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Reasons why Sri Lanka is India 2.0
4. Smiling faces... everyone was so incredibly friendly, always smiling and eager to help. From the kind uncle who provided shelter from the rain to the motorcycle guy who followed us to the Galle fort to make sure we didn't get lost – it wasn't just that weather that was super warm.
3. Gorgeous beaches... a 630 am barefoot stroll along the beach was the best time to see early am surfers catching the waves and the beautiful, trash-free coastline.
2. Casinos! ...after losing 4000 Sri Lanka Rupees (roughly 2000 Indian Rupees) in about 10 minutes, a few "complimentary drinks" later and 4+ hours later, I managed to come out ahead...winning a total of...wait for it...300 Indian Rupees. Believe it or not.
1. Stuffed Rotis! ...I could probably eat a stuffed, fried roti everyday for the rest of my life. Veg or non veg, these rotis were the staple diet of our 3-day mini vacay from reality.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
3 household appliances most people can live without...
but I obviously could not.
3. mixey! ...to make lassis + papaya cardamom shakes.
2. speaker system! ...to listen to shitty hip hop really loud in my room + practice my (lack of) DJ skills...sorry, housemate!
1. toaster! ...to eat wheat toast with my hard boiled eggs for bfast...mmm!
But don't worry, I have yet to invest in other less important things like a sandwich maker, living room furniture or a proper maid.
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