GPS Data Context for Artisan Products

Using GPS Data to Generate Context for Artisan Products


People buy Fair-Trade because they love holding a uniquely handcrafted item made by an artisan who received a fair wage.

The story of Anou- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xquR19Ms2R4

Challenge

Artisans on Anou operate their own store, but technology must help create the context for their online presence. GPS location is not a helpful piece of information by itself, but with it, we can use public data to create a story about that location in a way people will emotionally connect with.

Assets

Tom Discussing Challenge – http://youtu.be/YzjmlJhbY8Q

Email from Tom on web framework – https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jdmlsvljwj3ai6g/piecNhxJWP

Anou Website: http://www.theanou.com/

Technical Director Tom’s Email: tom@theanou.com

Founder Dan’s Email: Dan@theanou.com

UC Berkeley I School