Jessica Lo’s “Buku”, is a child friendly electronic reader specifically designed for children living in developing countries. It is an interactive, educational and fun tool that encourages creativity amongst children. The type of technology used to create this innovation is called electronic paper display, which is also known as elnk. Aside from being environmentally friendly elnk also allows the product to sustain itself in areas where electricity is rare. Although Buku is targeted towards improving the learning conditions of underprivileged children in developing countries it can also be used as an educational tool for children all over the world in different economic classes. This E-Reader was initially designed as a project to illustrate how industrial designers can use their skills to design products that can positively impact the social sphere. Lo decided to merge technology, innovation and creativity – the end result is Buku.
