Apply Now to Contribute to GOOD Ideas for New Orleans!
GOOD Ideas for New Orleans is two-month collaboration between creatives, experts and citizens to effect real change in New Orleans. Over the past year, New Orleanians have shared their ideas about how to make the city a better place on Neighborland. Now we want you to help translate those ideas into action.
As a collaborator, you'll be paired with a community leader that advocates for the changes New Orleanians support. You're work will help them make positive change happen faster. The project can by anything that brings the ideas a step closer to reality--a print design, public art, a physical installation or pop-up event, or a simple web tool. Neighborland will provide $500 to bring each project to life.
On May 12th, we'll host a kick-off meeting to pair collaborators with community leaders. It will be a fun way to meet some of the brightest people in town, and agree on how to work together over the next two months.
On Thursday, July 12th, your team will present your work to an audience of citizens, creatives, and civic leaders, at an event hosted by GOOD Ideas for Cities. Your work will be featured nationally through GOOD and Neighborland.
Register here by Thursday, May 10th and you'll get information about when and where the kickoff event will take place. If you can't make it to the May 12th kickoff event, you can still participate, just sign up and we'll keep you posted on how to stay involved!
We're going to focus the creative energy of New Orleanians on four challenges:
1. Making bike transportation easier and safer.
2. Bringing more food trucks to New Orleans.
3. Beautifying intersections to improve safety and foster neighborhood pride.
4. Educating people about growing, buying, and cooking healthy local foods.
To Register:
I.) Register for an account in order to view the "Submit to GOOD" form.
II.) In the Title field, just write your name
III.) In the Cover Letter field, just tell us a bit about yourself. Feel free to include links to your work or life.
IV.) In the Submission Content field, tell us which challenge(s) you're interested in.
Questions? That's ok! Go ahead and submit your application, even if you are not quite sure this is for you. Here is some additional information we are often asked for:
- You must be in or come to the New Orleans metropolitan area to participate
- At the kickoff meeting May 12, you'll receive more information about your Challenge and the Leaders will help each group of collaborators get started.
- As a group of collaborators, you'll decide on your working schedule and how often you'll meet up and discuss up until your installation, event, or exhibition.
- More details about the initiative can be found here good.is/ideasforcities
Apply as a Creative Team for GOOD Ideas for Cities St. Louis
GOOD Ideas for Cities is coming to St. Louis! Apply here to be chosen as a creative team for the event. Selected teams will be paired with a challenge issued by a local urban leader, and work with that leader to create a potential solution. The teams will present their solution at the event in front of a live audience, engage in a discussion with their urban leader and GOOD Ideas for Cities editor Alissa Walker, and have their work showcased on GOOD.isHere's how to apply:
I) Register for an account in order to view the submission form.
II) Then, in the Content field, include the following information:
1. Team name members, which must include the names of the one or two people who will be presenting
2. Your firm URLs or links to your personal portfolios
3. Up to four URLs linking to representative projects completed by your team members
4. Any particular categories you'd PREFER to be assigned: Transportation, Food, Environment, Education, Community, Public Space, Social Justice, Economy
5. Any particular categories you should NOT be assigned due to client conflict or personal preference: Transportation, Food, Environment, Education, Community, Public Space, Social Justice, Economy
III) In the Cover Letter field, please tell us why your team should be selected for GOOD Ideas for Cities. 200 words maximum.
Answers to questions you may have:
- A team can consist of as many people as you want, but only one or two people can present at the event
- All team members must live and work in the St. Louis metropolitan area
- Team members can work at different firms, or all at the same firm
- You must be able to be at the event Thursday, March 8 in order to participate
- We will contact selected teams shortly after the deadline
- Deadline is January 6, more details here http://www.good.is/post/good-ideas-for-cities-is-coming-to-portland-and-st-louis/
If you have any additional questions, email alissa[at]goodinc[dot]com
Thanks so much for your submission!
Apply as a Creative Team for GOOD Ideas for Cities Portland
GOOD Ideas for Cities is coming to Portland! Apply here to be chosen as a creative team for the event. Selected teams will be paired with a challenge issued by a local urban leader, and work with that leader to create a potential solution. The teams will present their solution at the event in front of a live audience, engage in a discussion with their urban leader and GOOD Ideas for Cities editor Alissa Walker, and have their work showcased on GOOD.isHere's how to apply:
I) Register for an account in order to view the submission form.
II) Then, in the Content field, include the following information:
1. Team name members, which must include the names of the one or two people who will be presenting
2. Your firm URLs or links to your personal portfolios
3. Up to four URLs linking to representative projects completed by your team members
4. Any particular categories you'd PREFER to be assigned: Transportation, Food, Environment, Education, Community, Public Space, Social Justice, Economy
5. Any particular categories you should NOT be assigned due to client conflict or personal preference: Transportation, Food, Environment, Education, Community, Public Space, Social Justice, Economy
III) In the Cover Letter field, please tell us why your team should be selected for GOOD Ideas for Cities. 200 words maximum.
Answers to questions you may have:
- A team can consist of as many people as you want, but only one or two people can present at the event
- All team members must live and work in the Portland metropolitan area
- Team members can work at different firms, or all the same firm
- You must be able to be at the event on Thursday, February 16 in order to participate
- We will contact selected teams shortly after the deadline
- Deadline is December 14, more details here http://www.good.is/post/good-ideas-for-cities-is-coming-to-portland-and-st-louis/
If you have any additional questions, email alissa[at]goodinc[dot]com
Thanks so much for your submission!
Project: Make an Infographic of Your Weekly Spending
the OBJECTIVEIt's time to pay attention and track your spending. Time to stop wasting your money, time to use your money wisely, and time to save your money for the future.
the ASSIGNMENT
Keep track of the amount of money you spend this week and make an infographic that breaks down your spending. When designing your infographic, get creative and find ways to save money next week!
the REQUIREMENTS
Upload a jpg file with a high enough resolution (at least 300dpi) to be seen clearly here. We’ll take submissions now through Tuesday, January 31. We'll also send a GOOD t-shirt and free subscription to the winner.
Project: Doodle What it Means to be an Active Citizen
the OBJECTIVEIt is more important now than ever to be involved in our community and local politics. Active citizenship is one way that we can all contribute to society and make our communities better. However, in order to be an active citizen, we need to know what it means to be an active citizen. Express what you think it means to be an active citizen and inspire others to become one.
the ASSIGNMENT
Create a doodle of what you think it means to be an active citizen.
Need some ideas? Here are some steps to become an active citizen:
Look up your local representatives and know how to contact them. Your city or town’s website can be a great resource.
Attend a local council meeting. They have them for the environments, arts, parks and recreation, etc. Pick one that interests you!
Invite a City Council Member to speak at your next meeting. Looking for a speaker for your next meeting? Why not invite a city council member? Your group will learn about what is happening in the community and the council member will have the chance to connect with community members.
Volunteer! There are plenty of ways to volunteer in your community. Find a cause that you’re passionate about and research how you can use that passion to improve your community.
the REQUIREMENTS
Submit your entry here. We will accept submissions through Wednesday, February 15. Check back on to see the slideshow and vote on your favorite. The winner will receive a GOOD t-shirt and year's subscription to the magazine.
Project: Teach Us a Lesson
the OBJECTIVEGive a lesson, get a lesson! Keep your ears open. The next time someone compliments your guitar-playing, parallel-parking, or, hey, income tax filing ask if they’d like to learn. Maybe they’ll have a lesson to swap. For this project, create a step-by-step illustration for your friends here at GOOD and we may share it on the site! You'll be able to check back in and learn from the other lessons we've received.
the ASSIGNMENT
Pick one of your favorite skills and draw us a step-by-step illustration so that we can learn it, too.
the REQUIREMENTS
Upload a jpg file of your illustration (at least 300dpi) here. We’ll accept submissions through March 21. Several illustrations will be shared on GOOD.is and one winner will receive a GOOD t-shirt and year's subscription to the magazine.
Apply as a Creative Team for GOOD Ideas for Cities Cincinnati
GOOD Ideas for Cities is coming to Cincinnati! Apply here to be chosen as a creative team for the event. Selected teams will be paired with a challenge issued by a local urban leader, and work with that leader to create a potential solution. The teams will present their solution at the event in front of a live audience, engage in a discussion with their urban leader and GOOD Ideas for Cities editor Alissa Walker, and have their work showcased on GOOD.isHere's how to apply:
I) Register for an account in order to view the submission form.
II) Then, in the Content field, include the following information:
1. Team name members, which must include the names of the one or two people who will be presenting
2. Your firm URLs or links to your personal portfolios
3. Up to three URLs linking to representative projects completed by your team members
4. Any particular categories you'd PREFER to be assigned: Transportation, Food, Environment, Education, Community, Public Space, Social Justice, Economy
5. Any particular categories you should NOT be assigned due to client conflict or personal preference: Transportation, Food, Environment, Education, Community, Public Space, Social Justice, Economy
III) In the Cover Letter field, please tell us why your team should be selected for GOOD Ideas for Cities. 200 words maximum.
Answers to questions you may have:
- A team can consist of as many people as you want, but only one or two people can present at the event
- All team members must live and work in the Cincinnati metropolitan area
- Team members can work at different firms, or all the same firm
- You must be able to be at the event on the evening of Wednesday, May 16 in order to participate
- Deadline to apply has been extended until Wednesday, March 21
- We will contact selected teams by March 26
More details about the program can be found here http://www.good.is/ideasforcities where you can also find examples of previous solutions and events in other cities.
If you have any additional questions, email alissa[at]goodinc[dot]com
Thanks so much for your submission!
Apply as an Individual for GOOD Ideas for Cities Richmond
GOOD Ideas for Cities is coming to Richmond! Apply here to be placed on one of three creative teams for the event. Each team will be paired with a challenge issued by a local urban leader, and work with that leader to create a potential solution. The teams will present their solution at the event in front of a live audience, engage in a discussion with their urban leader and GOOD Ideas for Cities editor Alissa Walker, and have their work showcased on GOOD.isHere's how to apply:
I) Register for an account in order to view the submission form.
II) Then, in the Content field, include the following information:
1. Your name
2. Your firm URL or links to your personal portfolio or blog; any link that shows your work.
3. The team you'd like to be placed on, in order of preference. Choices are Culture and Tourism, Business and Development, Education and Economy
III) In the Cover Letter field, please tell us a little bit about you and why you should be selected for GOOD Ideas for Cities. 200 words maximum.
Answers to questions you may have:
- You must live in the Richmond metropolitan area to participate
- You must be able to be at the event on Tuesday, April 24 in order to participate
- Deadline to apply is March 12
- Teams will be notified by March 19
- More details can be found here http://www.good.is/ideasforcities
Note: This event is working slightly differently than our other GOOD Ideas for Cities events. Instead of having creative teams apply, we're having individuals apply and placing them on the teams. We'll do everything we can to put you on the team that's your first choice.
If you have any additional questions, email alissa[at]goodinc[dot]com
Thanks so much for your submission!
Nominate: People are Awesome
We’re accepting nominations for your favorite people, groups, or businesses to run in our “People Are Awesome” section. Your nominees needn’t be of a certain age or famous at all; they just need to have exhibited innovation, benevolence, and courage in a way that put you in awe of them.Submit your nominees here. Please include a high res image and a short paragraph about why your nomination is awesome.
Send in as many as you’d like, and perhaps one or two of them will turn up on the site before too long.
Project: Design Your Business Card
the OBJECTIVEDesign a jaw dropping, heart pounding business card. Get creative. While we welcome submissions deigned via Photoshop and Illustrator, you’re free to use any medium.
the ASSIGNMENT
Business cards should include a name, job title, name of company, phone number, and email. Other information, like twitter handle and address is optional.
the REQUIREMENTS
Please submit your entry here. It must be a .jpg image 450 pixels wide and less than 1 MB in size. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, March 27.
The winner will receive a GOOD t-shirt and a one-year subscription to GOOD Magazine.
Project: Doodle the Ultimate Green Vacation
the OBJECTIVE
Show us how you would take the ultimate green vacation. We want you to show us the best travel tips that help the environment without skipping out on the fun. That could mean renting a hybrid car, staying at an eco-hotel, or planning a “staycation.”
the ASSIGNMENT
Create a doodle showing us how you would clean up your vacation. Create a map of the ultimate green road trip, show us how you would help the environment while camping, or come up with your own idea. Creativity is encouraged!
the REQUIREMENTS
Please submit your entry here. It must be a .jpg image 450 pixels wide and less than 1 MB in size. Submissions will be accepted until April 30.
The winner will receive a GOOD t-shirt and a one year subscription to the print magazine.