Pod Digital Design Unveils Innovative Prototype for One Economy’s Application that Connects Underprivileged Science Students and Mentors at AFI Digifest
Pod Design leads the design effort on AFI Digital Media lab’s One Economy project.
(PRWEB) November 13, 2009 -- Pod Digital Design (http://www.poddesign.com) was a presenter at the AFI Digifest (http://www.afi.com/Education/dcl/) in Hollywood, CA, on November 5th, unveiling a prototype for connecting underprivileged students interested in the sciences, with mentors working in their areas of interest. The presentation was made at the legendary Mann Chinese Theatre, with AFI Digifest as one of the highlights of the AFI Film Festival.
As a mentor in the AFI Digital Media Lab, Pod Design worked for six months on the project, working virtually with One Economy, a global nonprofit, as well as team members from companies including Sprout, Invoke and Semillita Consulting. The result was the concept and prototype of a site the team named EnVisor, a unique hybrid of content search and social networking, designed to allow teens to explore and find a wide range of information, advice and inspiration about careers in the sciences.
“The guys from Pod were all star mentors and collaborators from the AFI Digital Content Lab's 2009 team,” said Tom Quick, Media Manager of One Economy. “They brought the right mix of smart business and fun to meetings, and their can-do attitude and creative approach went beyond our expectations. They navigate business goals and user experience like it's old hat.”
Envisor was conceived as a simple, engaging and fun experience that allowed teens to quickly find entry points via search on a wide-variety of scientific subjects, explore the content, and connect with mentors who can provide inspiration and guidance to students who otherwise might not have access to role models in their areas of interest.
About One Economy
One Economy is a global nonprofit organization that uses innovative approaches to deliver the power of technology and information to low-income people. More than 17 million people have used One Economy's online tools and resources to build better lives, including the Public Internet Channel. To date, One Economy has launched on-the-ground programs in 42 U.S. states, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. To learn more visit, www.one-economy.com. (http://www.one-economy.com)
About Pod Digital Design
Founded in 2002, Pod Digital Design is a leading developer of interactive branded content, social media, viral marketing and entertainment. Pod has created breakthrough viral marketing, games and branded content for companies including Warner Brothers, History Channel, Biography, Discovery Channel, Yahoo!, AETN and many others. Recently, Pod’s was selected Gold Winner for best Integrated Campaign for their History Channel Expedition Africa Campaign at the 2009 Hatch Awards, recognizing the best advertising in New England. Visit Pod at http://www.poddesign.com (http://www.poddesign.com).
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