The objective of Local401 is to develop and test human centered product design strategies in local communities. The process focuses on developing partnerships and participating in engaged research, where it is crucial to meet, work with, and learn from, local overlooked communities. The solutions utilize a variety of local material scrap, and manufacturing cut-off, creating an affordable and sustainable product. Production jobs and job training will be made available to homeless individuals in the community. Local 401 aims to connect local communities with local resources to develop local solutions.

2. Street Sights first annual creative writing calendar
Calendars go on sale December 17
Today I Stand
Only $8 each By Naomi Caniff
I sit back and remember
What it‛s like to be without
I‛ve walked in shadow
The purpose of selling the calendar is to raise needed funds to keep Street I was secure in my doubt
Never would I walk away from the pain
Sights operational, and to provide better service to those in need by keep- Never had I imagined a life lived without bondage & chains
Until the day I fell upon my knees
ing the doorway of communication open to the society as a whole. Surrendering was all I had left in me
I‛m no longer the lost woman standing on the street
I‛m no longer the one who is abused & beat
I rise up from the ashes of my defeat
Today I stand with my back stood tall
Today I stand in yesterday‛s fall
I‛m no longer the daughter who is missing
I‛m no longer the one, who gives it all up
with some winking & kissing…
Today I stand freed
Where once I was bound
To the lies I believed
Today I stand in my past mistakes
Today I stand because I‛m willing to do whatever it takes
Today I live…
…TODAY I STAND
“I‛ve been writing poetry since I
was a child as a way to express
myself without any barriers or
boundaries. I find it a way of re-
leasing my ‘true self.‛ I enjoy the
Arts, theater, singing and paint-
ing. I feel privileged to be a part Photo: Nathan Bastien
of something bigger than myself.”
October 2009
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Street Sights serves as a forum for advocates, homeless and
formally homeless individuals, students, state officials, and the
general public to share accurate and honest information about
issues relating to homelessness. Our goal is to shed light on a 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
subject not often addressed, and to some degree ignored. We aim
to provoke discussion and give a voice to the voiceless in our com-
munity. We provide a space free of judgment, in which we recog-
nize the dignity and worth of each person and in doing so 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
empower the group as a whole.
The purpose of selling the calendar is to raise needed funds to
keep Street Sights operational, and to provide better service to
those in need by keeping the doorway of communication open to Amos house has a lot available to the
public; you should stop in and visit
the society as a whole. and give your support, or if you need
any services just ask.
www.streetsights.org

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Mission: Human Centered Design for Local Communities
LOCAL401’s First To develop and test human centered product design strategies in local communities. The pro-
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from
cess focus on developing partnerships and participating in engaged research, where it is crucial
excess marine uphol- to meet, work with, and learn from, local overlooked communities. The solutions utilize a variety
stery of local material scrap, and manufacturing cut-off, creating an affordable and sustainable
Street Sights product. Production jobs and job training will be made available to homeless individuals in the
annual Calendar: community. Local 401 aims to connect local communities with local resources creating local
On sale Dec 17th solutions.
Only $8 each
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper.
HPAC:
Example Strategy: One Product Two Markets
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee Subsidized Product
Purchase
for Homeless Community
Production Tools Product Manual
HOPE:
(Sewing Machine) and Training
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for $1x
People Everywhere Socially Responsible Production of Sold by Local Retail at
$1x
401 Product Idea Product
(creates jobs)
$5x over production cost
$3x
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Design For: The Individual - The Organization - The Community
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol- -Reasearch -Prototyping
stery
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
-Development -Manufacturing
Bike Share
Program hits the
ground rolling -Design -Consulting
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper.
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee
HOPE:
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Socially Engaged Research: Participate in the Community
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
stery
-Meet the community
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
Bike Share -Spend time and get to
Program hits the
ground rolling
know the individual
-Eat at the soup kitchen
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
-Spend an evening at
street Newspaper. the shelter
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples -Share your experiences
Action Committee
HOPE:
Brown run: Housing
-Learn about others
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
-Be Observant
-Listen
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS St. John’s Meal Site: Developing Partnerships with HPAC and HPOE
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
stery
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
Bike Share
Program hits the
ground rolling
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper.
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee
HOPE:
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
HPAC is the Homeless Peoples Action Committee. They are a group of homeless individuals who organize out-
reach and provide services to other homeless individuals, headed by Jonh Joyce. I met John early in the process
CONTACT and he has been one of my main advisors for the project. Currently HPAC runs a sit down meal site on Tuesdays
Nathan Bastien and an overnight shelter every night temperatures drop below 40. HPAC works directly with HOPE a Brown
nbastien@g.risd.edu student group.
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Insights: From Conversations with the Community
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
stery
-Not having an id is the only factor
that would deny you acess to Cross-
PINK RIDES: roads Shelter. If the beds are full
RISD Community
Bike Share you sleep on the floor.
Program hits the
ground rolling -After 911 it is against the law for
shelters to provide lockable storage.
FRIENDS
-You Have to be out by 9 am and
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only checked back in by 5 pm.
street Newspaper.
HPAC: -You have to carry your possessions
Homeless Peoples with you throughout the day.
Action Committee
HOPE: -Many choose not to stay at the
Brown run: Housing shelters because it is “degrading”
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
-If it’s raining you and the contents
of your packs will get wet.
-Between 5 different meal sites in
Providence you can eat three meals
CONTACT
a day most days of the week.
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Identifying Design Opportunities: How could your pack be better?
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from -Water Proof
excess marine uphol-
stery
-Light weight
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
Bike Share -Durrable (over packed)
Program hits the
ground rolling
-No weak zippers
FRIENDS
-Ability to Add on
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper. -Tall and thin for public
HPAC: transportation
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee
-Potential protection from
HOPE:
Brown run: Housing weather
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
-
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Material Research: Testing the Capabilities of Local Scrap / Excess Material
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
stery Single Use Packaging Foam
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
Bike Share
Program hits the
ground rolling
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only Foam Cut Off
street Newspaper.
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee
HOPE:
Brown run: Housing
Excess Marine Upholstery
Opportunities for
People Everywhere Assorted Excess Vinyl
Manufacturing Waste Webbing
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Design Drivers: Affordability and Performance
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
stery
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
Bike Share
Program hits the
ground rolling
FRIENDS
Street Sights: Rectangular pattern 100% water proof shell Support Framework Affordable Dry Pack
Rhode Islands only Maximize Production No Stitching Encourages Customization
street Newspaper. Minimize Waste and Adaptation
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee
HOPE:
Prototype One: Is it durable? Is it water proof?
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Implementation Plan: Is this product development strategy feasible?
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable
Dry-Packs made from Phase One: Product and Production Testing
excess marine uphol- Bag Design Workshop posted in Shelters and in Street Sights Newspaper
stery
Learn how to make dry bags
PINK RIDES: Make 5; keep 1 or Make 5; sell 5
RISD Community
Bike Share
Program hits the Phase Two: Pilot a distribution model through local service providers
ground rolling Arrange pre-determined production volumes to be purchased by local homeless service
providers.
FRIENDS The service providers can sell the bags below cost to members of the community.
Production workers can now be paid an hourly rate.
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper.
Phase Three: Retail Sales with Cross Subsidized Product
HPAC: Find retail shop interested in the product
Homeless Peoples Maximize production volume
Action Committee
Improve product quality
HOPE: Sell well over cost at a price point comparable to similar products
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for Each bag sold subsidizes a bag to the homeless community
People Everywhere
Phase Four: Full scale design and development of socially responsible
products and services
Grow to work with other communities
Other Locals
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu 415 212
www.local401design.
com

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home About Us Mission Locals Process Projects
NEWS Local 401 Pilot Project: Develop and Distribute with and for the Homeless
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable Raw Materials Used
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
Excess Marine Upholstery
stery Scrap Webbing
PINK RIDES: Scrap Seatbelt Nylon
RISD Community
Bike Share Recycled Packaging Foam
Program hits the
ground rolling Cost: 75cents
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper.
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples
Action Committee
HOPE:
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for
People Everywhere
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu The shell of this back pack is 100% water proof with a support structure that encourages customization. The
www.local401design. raw material cost per bag in only 75 cents. This was achieved by utilizing excess marine upholstery and scrap
com webbing from local industries. The bag is designed to be made quickly and easily using affordable produc-
tion methods.

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Human Centered Product Development Strategies Connecting local Communities with Local Resources
Home Mission Locals Services Process Projects
NEWS Where are we, and Where are we going?
LOCAL401’s First
Project: Affordable St. John’s Meal Site 12-8-08:
Dry-Packs made from
excess marine uphol-
stery Found two individuals who are a definite for the
dry pack design workshop
PINK RIDES:
RISD Community
Bike Share Valuable feedback from the community
Program hits the Water proof straps?
ground rolling
Other sizes?
Other Colors?
FRIENDS
Street Sights:
Rhode Islands only
street Newspaper. Whast next
HPAC:
Homeless Peoples Stabilize supply chain
Action Committee
HOPE: Find other sources of scrap marine upholstery
Brown run: Housing
Opportunities for
and webbing
People Everywhere
Secure a space to hold dry pack design workshop
Apply for grants and seed funding to purchase
equipment
CONTACT
Nathan Bastien
nbastien@g.risd.edu
www.local401design.
com
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