Design for good
We identify exceptional talent to assist your organization with product design, development, or implementation.
Types of projects may include early-stage needs assessments, market research, concept generation, user testing, verification & validation, and implementation strategy development. Our approach integrates ASME’s Design and Engineering framework with human centered design methods.
Case Study
Aerial release of seeds to support ecosystem restoration
Fellow
Julian Krüger (Germany)Outcomes
Fellow developed a mechanical release system for seeds, which fed into a high-level plan to implement drones for the restoration of different mangrove species.
Partner
WeRobotics Learn More >
IMPACT RESEARCH
We match skilled researchers to investigate critical research questions at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and global development.
Types of projects may include landscape analyses, interview-based studies, and large dataset analysis. Our approach can be described as a mix of scholarly work, private-sector market research, policy research, and qualitative interview synthesis. Explore our Research portfolio.
Case Study
Water-energy-food innovations in the Middle East.
Fellow
Khaoula Trigui (Tunisia)Outcomes
Landscape analysis and interview-based study resulting in a comprehensive report of opportunities and challenges in the region.
Partner
American University of Beirut Learn More >
Advancing Workflows
We secure technical talent to improve your organizations system workflow processes so that you can achieve your impact goals more efficiently.
Types of projects may include template development, software integration, and process strategy development. Our approach integrates human centered design and contextual inquiry to align to your organization’s needs.
Case Study
Fellow integrated building information modeling (BIM) capabilities into the organization's workflow for retrofitting projects to improve earthquake resilience in Colombia.
Fellow
Valentina Ospina (Colombia)Outcomes
Fellow developed a mechanical release system for seeds, which fed into a high-level plan to implement drones for the restoration of different mangrove species.
Partner
Build Change Learn More >
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At E4C we pride ourselves on our deep understanding of technology and social innovation, culture of learning and collaboration.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how we can further customize a strategy that meets your goals and objectives.
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