Author Archives: Sarah
Impact of Political Affiliation on Connection with Sustainability Issues and Motivation
Inspired by The Visual Miscellaneum’s Left vs. Right Political Spectrum, we thought we’d take a dive into The SHIFT Report and see the impact of political affiliation on connection with sustainability issues and motivation. It is interesting to look at … Continue reading
Posted in , The SHIFT Report Tagged Canada, climate change, community, global warming, insight, local, market research, political affiliation, sustainability, USA 1 Comment
It ain’t about the dollar or trying to go fast.
Design for durability, or heirloom design as it is sometimes called, is gaining traction is the world of industrial design, slowly but surely. It is a noble sustainable design strategy and it always makes me think of the lyrics to … Continue reading
TED Ads Worth Spreading – Media built on passion
Jack Myers is right – TED is the role model for media companies of the future. As someone who doesn’t own a television but spends a fair amount of time online, I was curious to learn more about Chris Anderson’s … Continue reading
Posted in The SHIFT Report, cultural shift, insight Tagged Ads worth spreading, advertising, media, passion, SPI, sustainability passion index, TED Leave a comment
SHIFT Data Love
The art and science of data visualization is blooming like algae. At Ci, we continue to sponge it up because we are in the midst of researching new ways to visualize The SHIFT Report quantitative data. Everyday across our favourite … Continue reading
Posted in , The SHIFT Report, innovation Tagged data, data visualization, infographics, research, The SHIFT Report, visualization Leave a comment
Portlandia vs. Supportland
It’s no secret that Vancouver has a crush on Portland. The city has such an established DIY culture. The perception from the visitor is a smooth blend of individuality, creativity, intellect and community connection. At the heart of this energy … Continue reading
Posted in cultural shift Tagged DIY, local, lunch, PDX, Portland, portlandia, supportland, sustainability 2 Comments
Gen Why Media Project
Wow, I just discovered Gen Why Media Project which is based here in Vancouver. I am inspired and filled with hope. Cool to recognize some friends in there too! We are the change we’ve been waiting for. Gen Why is … Continue reading
Posted in The SHIFT Report, Thought Leaders, cultural shift, insight Tagged creativity, crowd source, documentary, gen y, generation y, happiness, hope, lost generation, media, millennial, sustainability, vancouver 1 Comment
How Pinteresting… colour, design + change makers
If you haven’t yet discovered Pinterest, well now is the time! Pinterest is a wonderful service for visually cataloging the beautiful and clever discoveries that roll across your screen – every day no doubt! It’s like a never ending virtual … Continue reading
Posted in Changemakers, innovation Tagged Alex Steffan, bookmarking, Bruce Mau, bulletin board, colour, design, pinterest, Sarah Rich, social, sustainability, visual Leave a comment
Carbon Nation – A documentary about climate change solutions that doesn’t care if you believe in climate change
Carbon Nation – a documentary for the often neglected Self Serving Non-Believers which according to The SHIFT Report’s Sustainability Passion Index make up 8 percent of the general population. These folks are distinctly dispassionate about issues that do not affect … Continue reading
Posted in cultural shift, more than green Tagged alternative, carbon nation, clean energy, climate change, documentary, economy, environment, low-carbon economy, media, solutions Leave a comment
Valentine’s Day – humour, generosity and your brain on love
Valentines Day is here to remind about love, humour and consumption (or preferably generosity). For the humorous – Visit Polluter Harmony! It’s a brand new match making site for polluters, industry lobbyists, & politicians. Check out Peter and Janet’s amazing … Continue reading
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Making, measuring and communicating a lasting impact
Philanthropist and thought-leader Kevin Starr’s Pop Tech talk is making me think on all kinds of levels. His 18 minutes on stage seems to fly by at just the right pace, given that he is tackling some seriously large issues. … Continue reading
Posted in Changemakers, The SHIFT Report, insight Tagged authenticity, business, development, PopTech2010, research, SHIFT Report, sustainability 1 Comment
