The Antivirus cap designed by Hân Pham protects against needle infections using the ubiquitous coke can. An estimated 50% of injections administered in developing countries are unsafe, and one in two needle stick injuries occurs during the segregation, disposal or transportation of used needles. The cap is mounted on readily available beverage cans for segregation and isolation of used needles which are secured inside the permanently sealed can, preventing re-use of needles.

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Spanish Designer Nacho Martí is helping underprivileged people see more clearly. A recent Top Nominee of the Index Awards, Marti’s Stenop correcting glasses bring 20/20 vision to poor people around the world who can’t afford expensive crystal glasses. Glasses are replaced by rows of small holes using the concept of stenopeic vision. Stenop glasses can reduce 80% of myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia. The glasses are plastic made in one single piece and mass produced.

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An exceptional example of humanitarian product design, the $100 Laptop (One Laptop Per Child) is going BOGO! The “Buy one give one” program starts Monday November 12th and runs for 2 weeks only- just $399 buys one laptop for your little one and one for a child in a developing nation. The Fuseproject-designed gadget is a great example of design with a conscience that combines social priorities with great, sexy design.

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