Innovation by Design with Cristina Colosi 🎥


Innovation by Design with Cristina Colosi


Dear Reader,

Last night, we heard an inspiring talk from Cristina Colosi, a service designer working on the innovation team at Rainforest Alliance.

Many designers want to get involved in sustainability work, and Cristina is an example of how you can use your design skills to make a real impact on the climate.

Cristina gave us a firsthand view of her innovation work with a case study about an NGO that involved farmers, corporations, and the entire climate.

Source, shared in the Guild


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Jeff Humble
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