Despite the Rainshow, the Roadshow Must Go On!

February 5th, 2010 admin

A crowd gathers to view 40 people-empowering products inside the tralier. Although the wind pelts raindrops at the faces of many, a crowd calmly endures and enjoys pizza, tacos, cupcakes, and pleasant, albeit damp, company. This was the scene at Project H Design ’s Design Revolution Roadshow “Parking Lot Party” at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. The affair was meant to officially bid adieu a classic Airstream trailer filled to the brim with humanitarian products and projects that are bound to bring inspiration to classrooms across America. One of the most pleasantly chipper party-goers was none other than Project H founder Emily Pilloton. “Our spirit is great. The trailer is warm,” noted …


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