Big Data Workshop 2013



Imagine You are in a Foreign Country, Your Phone has just been Stolen

Problem:
Each day $7 million worth of cell phones are lost or stolen around the globe
(Source: Lookout Labs, 2013)

Challenge:
Explore how and why cell phones are at risk of being lost or stolen - then design one of a
series of targeted, sustainable, and innovative solutions that will lead to a sizable reduction
in the phenomena

Critical Question:
Accessing Big Data is an integral component of solving this challenge, how and when will
you know if your design is making the desired ongoing impact?