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Sprout: Proof of Concept
Sprout: Proof of Concept
Andrea Kang
Apr 4, 2019
Meeting notes 3/22 with Mayo and others
Meeting notes 3/22 with Mayo and others
I bought sproutnyc.com!
Andrea Kang
Mar 23, 2019
Branding & Website
Rentlogic provides one CTA similar tom
Andrea Kang
Mar 20, 2019
How to convince people that composting makes a difference
How to convince people that composting makes a difference
Reciprocity Norm
Andrea Kang
Mar 20, 2019
The World’s Deepest Trash Bin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcrhp-IWK2w
Andrea Kang
Mar 20, 2019
Notes from BJ Foggs Behavioral Model
Notes from BJ Foggs Behavioral Model
This helped me confirm my instincts:
Andrea Kang
Feb 22, 2019
Speaking with Roya Kazemi
Speaking with Roya Kazemi
I spoke with Roya Kazemi, a behavior change specialist and marketing professional who founded Vision Flourish. She was the first director…
Andrea Kang
Feb 22, 2019
Getting the word out via Seth Godin
Getting the word out via Seth Godin
Andrea Kang
Feb 7, 2019
What drives my users?
What drives my users?
My goal: To change people’s perception of food waste as trash into a renewable resource.
Andrea Kang
Feb 3, 2019
Reflections on Mini Prototype
Reflections on Mini Prototype
For my mini prototype last week, I decided to do a deep dive and start building the website component of my system.
Andrea Kang
Feb 1, 2019
January Brainstorming
January Brainstorming
We did some quick prototyping for our first class this semester to think of some blue sky ideas.
Andrea Kang
Jan 14, 2019
Thesis Prototype 2
Thesis Prototype 2
Getting New Yorkers to drop off their compost
Andrea Kang
Jan 9, 2019
Flyers for Businesses
Flyers for Businesses
Andrea Kang
Dec 10, 2018
Prototype #2: Re-designing the NYC compost drop-off experience
Prototype #2: Re-designing the NYC compost drop-off experience
Organics make up over ⅓ of the residential waste we send to landfills, where they produce powerfully harmful greenhouse gases. Instead…
Andrea Kang
Dec 2, 2018
All my thesis prototype ideas so far
From week 8’s first prototype proposal
Andrea Kang
Nov 3, 2018
Feedback from Workplace Waste Disposal System Prototype
Feedback from Workplace Waste Disposal System Prototype
This week I proposed an idea for a waste disposal system in the workplace. I’m currently working with Future Meets Present ( :D ) to help…
Andrea Kang
Nov 3, 2018
A Conversation with Paul Rothman from the Mayor’s Office of the CTO
Convenience means many things
Andrea Kang
Nov 3, 2018
Week 6: Reflections
Week 6: Reflections
I learned so much this week that I am a little overwhelmed by the amount of information. Soon I’ll need an efficient process for digesting…
Andrea Kang
Oct 21, 2018
Week 6: Talking to Sandy Nurse from BK Rot
Week 6: Talking to Sandy Nurse from BK Rot
What is BK Rot?
Andrea Kang
Oct 21, 2018
Week 6: Talking to Krystal Persaud from Grouphug
Week 6: Talking to Krystal Persaud from Grouphug
TL;DR:
Andrea Kang
Oct 19, 2018
Week 5: Talking to others helps
Week 5: Talking to others helps
Last Monday (which feels like weeks ago), our thesis class broke up into groups to discuss our initial thesis pitches. Thankfully, none of…
Andrea Kang
Oct 12, 2018
Insights from Sims Municipal Recycling
Insights from Sims Municipal Recycling
Last Friday I visited the Sims Municipal Recycling Facility in Sunset Park and it was a revelation. I learned about the machinery that…
Andrea Kang
Oct 11, 2018
Thesis Research Plan (in progress
Context:
Andrea Kang
Oct 7, 2018
Week 4: The History of Climate Change & Food Waste
Week 4: The History of Climate Change & Food Waste
There is obviously a lot to unpack within the “history of climate change and food waste.” As I began my research, I quickly learned that my…
Andrea Kang
Sep 30, 2018
Week 3: Image Cluster Feedback
It’s been challenging to maintain several areas of interest for my thesis topic, but I’m determined to pursue due diligence until I arrive…
Andrea Kang
Sep 23, 2018
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