Cynthia E. Smith

“By the People: Designing a Better America,” at Cooper Hewitt is an exhibition of 60 collaborative designs from throughout the United States. 

The exhibit Design for the Other 90% showcases affordable objects aimed at the 90% of the world's population who often lack the means to purchase even the most basic goods. Many of the designs on display are meant to empower the poor, and help people recovering from natural ...