There are many businesses and other entities out there that could benefit from good design. One sector that constantly seems to have a lack of good design yet is there to make a difference is non-profit charities.

Only a few charities out there get IT. Design is all about communication. It has the power to turn the tables for any kind of organization.

Shitowa Foundation: Making a difference for women and children in the Congo.

The Goal: To share their message of hope with the world and create new donors that can become excited in making a difference.

The Plan: Create new print materials, a new website, and establish marketing goals.

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Tags: Advertising, Charity, Design, Hear Congo, Marketing, Non-profit, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Website

Speaker: Andy Budd

Andy Budd, at Build Conference 2009, thinks looks and first impressions do matter, especially in design, and he shows how such principles can be applied to “seducing” users through design.

Andy Budd – Seductive Design from Build on Vimeo.

Notable Quote:

“Often [seduction] is seen as a negative thing, it’s seen as bad. People think of it as leading people astray. However, I actually think that seduction can be a good thing, it can be a fun thing.”

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Tags: Conference, Design, Designer, First Impressions, Inspiration, Seductive, Usability, Website