Current Initiatives
Project H Design initiatives encompass product design, design thinking, entrepreneurship, business development, funding, and more. Here’s what we’re working on these days:
LIFESTRAWS FOR MUMBAI
Funding, delivery, and user acceptance research for the Lifestraw Family point-of-use water filtration system by Vestergaard Frandsen. Read more and donate.
SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER: HIPPO ROLLER REDESIGN
Following the Hippo Roller fund-and-deliver project in South Africa, a redesign of the Hippo Roller for increased shipping efficiency and distribution, and lower price point. In partnership with Engineers Without Borders. Read more.
H IS FOR HIPPO
Completed in March 2008, funding and delivery of 75 Hippo Water Rollers to Kgautswane, South Africa. The Hippo Water Roller is a rolling barrel-like device for efficient and safe water transport in the developing world. Read more.
TEACHING TOYS FOR MATH EDUCATION: KUTAMBA
The design of an educational concept for elementary math education, based on the Kutamba AIDS Orphans School case study in Southern Uganda. Read more.
MONASH UNIVERSITY STUDIO, MELBOURNE
Project H will be in Melbourne July 12-18, running a workshop/studio at Monash University on June 14, 15, and 16th. Emily Pilloton will be speaking at the State of Design Conference on July 17th about Design and the Opportunity of Crisis. Read more.
PROJECT H GLOBAL CHAPTERS
Launching Fall 2008 and Spring 2009- If you’re interested in starting a chapter in your city/country, please contact Emily at emily@projecthdesign.com.



















