With six best of 2009 features down and five to go, there are still plenty of amazing ideas to relive, and revive over the next few days. Today the focus is on community, social cooperation and the hive mentality. While we saw a great deal of socially-driven projects this past year, our favourite was Raumlabor’s SpaceBuster. This concept consists of an inflatable bubble that can be assembled anywhere to permit a wide range of activities ranging from dance parties to lecture series and meals for the homeless.
Our first runner up goes to Eco-neighbuzz, which was developed as a part of Core 77’s Greener Gadgets Design Competition. This application allows members within a defined geographic area to advertise what they are willing to share, and what they are in need of. Whether you need a ride downtown, or have a cordless drill you’re willing to share, Eco-neighbuzz encourages cooperation within the community. Our third favourite is a bit of a joke as it humorously demonstrates people coming together to accomplish a common, pants-less goal. While No Pants Day may not cure world hunger, it sure is keeping NYC’s subways sexy. And wouldn’t you know it, what a coincidence, today is No Pants Day 2010.