desigNYC, a group founded to connect NYC nonprofits serving the public good with probono designers, announced their 2011 list of collaborators today. 2010's inaugural year projects were a huge success and included a match between New York City's Housing Authority and the Rooster Design Group. The NYCHA x Rooster Design project created a communication tool for NYCHA's 650,000+ residents to learn how to reduce their environmental impact and outline City resources for greening resident's lives. Rooster Design transformed a 50-page single-spaced document detailing activities to live a low-carbon lifestyle into a concise guide called, "The Power Is In Your Hands." The guide (optioned in English and Spanish) used colorful iconography and clear, direct language to help residents understand their options to reduce their environmental impact and energy consumption. Learn more about 2010's projects at the desigNYC website here!

The new 2011 project collaborations include: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project Matched with communications designer Rodrigo Corral to design a multi-language Financial Rights Guide for new immigrants in NYC.

Greenhouse Project: NY Sun Works & Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation Matched with Abruzzo-Bodziak Architects to provide schematic design for nine greenhouses on unused lots in Cypress Hills East Brooklyn that will provide access to innovative scientific and agricultural education, and on-site job training in urban agriculture, hydroponic, and greenhouse construction. Communication designer Claire Hanson will assist with fundraising materials.

Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation Matched with communication designers Fogelson-Lubliner to produce an identity and communications framework for a new urban and industrial ecology center (UIEC).

Green Map System Matched with Otto NY to redesign the flagship website, Green Apple Map, for this internationally renowned organization that marshals user-contributed mapping of local green resources.

PortSide NewYork Matched with architects 590BC and Studio L'Image, to create architectural enhancements and interpretive experiences for their boathouse/community center in Red Hook's waterfront park.

Educating Tomorrow Matched with communication designers, Language Dept., and developers, Rubenstein Technology Group, to create an identity and website that will act as a network and resource hub for the NYC educational community on sustainability issues.

Public Allies + Bronx Community Pride Center Matched with Fink & Platt Architects to create interior enhancements at the Bronx Community Pride Center that will provide a healthy space for the youth leaders to engage the community.

ioby Matched with Publicis Design to create an integrated brand identity and style guide that will help ioby engage more donors and volunteers in local environmental projects.

Nostrand Park Matched with Vamos Architects to create a concept design for "Destination Nostrand," a community-oriented, Caribbean inspired, pop-up plaza that provides arts, dining and entertainment along a historic corridor in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.