While working on my masters, one of my assignments for my virtual user experience class in 2016 was to develop software (i.e. application, website, etc). I have always been an avid user of apps for exercise that donate to your charity of choice based on the miles you log. One of my favorite ideas was to move beyond this model and give people a chance to raise money for charities while being social through face-to-face interactions, talking, texting or video chatting.

The concept is based on applications like Charity Miles and Johnson Johnson’s Donate a Photo. Companies would have the opportunity to sign up to sponsor charities that Raise Up app users could choose to earn money for. While companies normally donate to charities, this encourages their users/clients to engage in giving while also being involved in the organization. Additionally, cell phone who companies who sponsor charities could encourage their users to use their minutes and data in an alternative way.