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Yanci Chen

Microhome

Thursday, 4 June 2026

Grow Together

Grow Together is a modular micro housing solution addressing homelessness in Seattle by integrating off grid shelters into residential backyards. Designed for social reintegration, it balances privacy and community engagement through adaptable spaces, urban farming, and sustainable systems. Utilizing passive design strategies, and renewable energy, it offers a scalable, self sufficient housing model that fosters dignity, social inclusion, and environmental responsibility.

Ladan Zadfar

Mobile Application

Wednesday, 3 June 2026

HilfePunkt

Migrating entails grappling with unfamiliar rules, especially without language knowledge. Hilfe Punkt serves as a guiding light, simplifying the path of newcomers by providing different services such as getting appointments and receiving informational updates. Tailored for diverse groups, it breaks language barriers, offering native language support for clear communication with authorities. Crucially, it tailors information based on users' locations. Our mission is swift adaptation, empowering seamless integration.

Eisuke Tachikawa

A Website with Open Designs for Survival

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Olive

Olive is a wiki site that gathers and shares practical knowledge during a disaster. The project was named Olive, derived from the letter O (an emblem of the Japanese national flag) + Live (to live on). Ideas were quickly gathered with help from worldwide, on how to build necessities to survive in affected areas without the supplies. It achieved over one million page views within three weeks. It is still expanding today as a database of disaster countermeasures using collective intelligence.

SUNG HO NAM

Educational Calendar

Monday, 1 June 2026

Green Challenge 365

This product is an interactive calendar developed to protect forests. The target is people of all ages who are interested in the environment, and it consists of one calendar, a leaf-shaped seal, and a green ink pad. Users will have the opportunity to put a leaf-shaped stamp on the calendar once a day for every time they save on wood disposables. As the user actively participates in saving, the tree in the calendar grows richer and turns green. After one year, the tree in the calendar symbolically shows the fruits of conscience and thrift harvested by the participants during the year.

Mai Al Busairi

Library

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Mariam's

Mariam’s Library enriches education for Beit Ras School and the Mwanyanya community in Tanzania. It mirrors Parallel's global welfare commitment. The initiative not only acknowledges the importance of education but also recognizes its potential in shaping lives and communities. The library seamlessly integrates into the educational framework, bridging gaps and paving the way for a brighter future. Its impact extends beyond the confines of a physical space, radiating positivity and igniting a passion for learning that transcends boundaries.

Xiaofang Su

Trash Sorting App

Saturday, 30 May 2026

Recylist

Recyclist is an innovative app designed to navigate the complexities of trash sorting policies across different US cities. With a camera for instant item recognition and data analysis, Recyclist provides users with localized recycling tips and guidelines. The app also includes a built-in map feature to easily locate drop-off points for bulky or hazardous waste. Users can also search for specific disposal information, save and bookmark sorting tips tailored to their local waste management rules, and share these tips with others to promote environmentally friendly waste disposal.

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