What's A Jam?
On November 22, 2013, people interested in a design-based approach to creativity will meet at locations all over the globe.
Everyone is welcome - service designers, object designers, sustainability experts, professors, business people, teachers, hackers, makers, artists, students, kids, mums and grandpas - you will form teams and work together for 48 hours to create brand-new real-world ideas which can make that little difference.
Or perhaps a big difference - it's up to you.
Through the weekend, you'll be linked to other jammers at other sites all over the globe, working in different ways on different answers to the same challenge, sharing problems, advice, and insights. And on Sunday at 3pm, you will publish your results to the world.
Ready to join the jam? Sign up today!
How does a Jam Feel?
This video of our sister event, the Global Service Jam really captures the feel of the jam...
Global Service Jam 2012 from Service Design Berlin on Vimeo.
Why should I Jam?
Every Jam is different, but every Jam is a great place to learn new skills, challenge yourself and meet great people while you have fun. See what London Jammers said about Jamming in this great movie by Joshua Lee.
Global Sustainability Jam - London from josh lee on Vimeo.
What Does it Cost to Jam?
We have negotiated a student rate for all jammers - $37.50 for registration up to November 7th and $75 afterwards. You must register first on our website (click here) and we will send you information about how to submit payment to Start-Up Weekend (payment must be recieved before November 7th to qualify for the discount).
Jam Partners
The jam is being run as a part of Start Up Weekend. There will be coaches assisting the teams, and prizes for the most developed and effective project. Learn more at: http://bellingham.startupweekend.org/
In addition, we are supported by Transition Whatcom, an organization dedicated to supporting resiliency and sustainability in Whatcom County. Visit them at: http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/
Join the Jam!
You can sign up online or email us at bellinghamsustainabilityjam@gmail.com for more information.