1 camera, 27 exposures, 27 people and 27 sources of inspiration

Jeen Low — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:55:47 +0000

I received a disposable camera in the post today, with 25 exposures left, and the following instructions:

1. Take a pic of something that inspires you
2. Pass the camera on to someone you trust
3. If you’re last, mail it back

This is part of The Common Camera Project founded in Berkeley and started by a friend of a friend. As the camera continues its journey I can only imagine the lengthy description that will unfold as individuals try to explain where it began. In total 300 disposable cameras have been released globally, do the math and this leads to over 8100 unique inspirational photos.

Sources of inspiration to an individual vary greatly; from a beautifully composed song, to the latest SSC Ultimate Aero 2 super car. Just to clarify, I don’t know what those letters mean but allegedly it’s the super car of the future.

The Common Camera Project is a great starting point for designers and an intimate reflection on one’s personality. This method of collecting inspiring images from around the globe gives a certain sense of community and connectedness. With six degrees of separation, does this mean it should get around the world more than four times over?

I’m excited to be part of this project and to see where the camera I have ends up. Camera 005 is ready to begin its journey! Starting from the darkest realms of East London then heading back across the Atlantic.

First stop; Sao Paolo, Brazil! Watch this space to find out what adventures are in store for CC#005!

Mobile technology: speeds up and increases response

Charlotte Wilberforce — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:08:48 +0000

Everyone has their childhood fears of which some stay with you in adulthood, mine’s that of earthquakes, so much so that since a young age I’ve feared visiting San Francisco. Haiti on the other hand has always been on my ‘radar’ as a place where slavery is rife, as if that’s not bad enough; Haiti is then hit with a devastating earthquake. The horrific effect of the Haiti earthquake however has woken the world up to the plight of the poorest country in the western hemisphere and the humanitarian efforts to bring this devastated country back from the brink have been in effect worldwide. One of the fastest ways donations have been received towards the relief efforts, has been through mobile phones – simply by sending a text from our mobiles to a specific number.

The mobile world is growing, in the UK you can donate £5 directly to the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) Haiti appeal by sending an SMS and texting “GIVE” to 70077 (you are charged £5 and the cost of your standard network SMS charge). Social media websites have also greatly contributed and it is estimated that over £32m has already been raised in the UK alone through numerous fund raising initiatives.

Foviance is donating £50 for each registered participant for their Google Analytics Training, to the Haiti earthquake appeal. The online world is forever expanding and the importance of keeping track of all the traffic for businesses is too. Web analytics are going to be used more and more and marketers aren’t the only ones who know the importance of the analytical world.

I’ve signed up to the Google Analytics Training for this Wednesday and am pleased £50 will going to the Haiti appeal, an extremely worthy cause, now I’m off to send a few texts…

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1 camera, 27 exposures, 27 people and 27 sources of inspiration

Mobile technology: speeds up and increases response