I think this platform is just genius. It plays further on the great equity IDEO have built in the innovation space, and involves others in the creative/innovation process.
The idea of assigning someone a design quotient (DQ) as they progress within the community is a very clever use of game mechanics. What a great idea also as a recruitment tool - where certain talents and DQ's can be identified and selected?
I hope to see more of these models over the coming months...
"OpenIDEO is a place where people design better, together for social good. It's an online platform for creative thinkers: the veteran designer and the new guy who just signed on, the critic and the MBA, the active participant and the curious lurker. Together, this makes up the creative guts of OpenIDEO."
Thanks to kottke.org for finding this great, simple interview with Diter Rams.
