MediaAlchemy.org | Social Media + Strategy + Design Education

BBC interview

by arturopelayo on Feb 27, 2012 • No Comments

The BBC recently interviewed me about our plans for building the internet of atoms. Matternet will make our vision of a roadless world a reality.

events / Speaking Engagements

Falling Walls Conference

by arturopelayo on Oct 20, 2011 • No Comments

I participated in the Falling Walls Lab 2011 and presented MATTERNET as part of the 2011 Falling Walls Conference in Berlin, Germany.

Design / Education / Instructional Design / Leadership / Social Media / Speaking Engagements

Autodesk IDEAS

by arturopelayo on Aug 30, 2011 • No Comments

I participated in Autodesk's IDEAS, an exclusive gathering of thought leaders for the purpose of exploring design—as a systematic approach to problem-solving and innovation, encompassing form, function, and performance—and its impact on corporate and societal success.

Design / Leadership / Work

Co-founder at Matternet

by arturopelayo on Aug 29, 2011 • No Comments

I am Co-Founder of Matternet, a Singularity University company that will alleviate poverty and accelerate economic growth for the rising billion through a roadless transportation network.

Education / events / Leadership

GSP11

by arturopelayo on Jun 1, 2011 • No Comments

I am was a program participant with a full scholarship. The aim is to positively benefit a billion people within 10 years.

Design / Education / Instructional Design / International / Leadership / Social Media / Volunteer

Communications Officer for the 2011 E-Base Mission

by arturopelayo on Mar 22, 2011 • No Comments

In March 2011, I was invited to be part of the 2011 Educational Base (E-Base) of 2041. The E-Base is located on the edge of the Russian Bellingshausen base in King George Island, Antarctica.

Design / Education / International / Leadership

Inspire Antarctica Expedition 2011

by arturopelayo on Jan 23, 2011 • 1 Comment

I was part of IAE11 this March. I recorded a Higher Education Podcast series of the experience which included living 10 days in Antarctica.

Speaking Engagements

We are Ocean | Speaker at Humanity+ Summit 2010

by arturopelayo on Jun 8, 2010 • No Comments

Ocean is a design collaborative at Sea. In this talk at Harvard, I spoke about the plan, how we are structuring the organization and the initiatives we are undertaking, such as IamOcean.org

Latest entries

Design / Work

Professional Profile

by arturopelayo on Jan 10, 2011 • Comments Closed

I am a Designer with a focus in Education. Be it a social media campaign, a website, a training program or a simple presentation, I bring my design insight.

Design / Education / Leadership

TED Fellows 2012 Application

by arturopelayo on Jul 27, 2011 • 1 Comment

I have applied for the TED Fellows 2012 Program. It is my goal to take Ocean (www.OceanUniversity.org) closer to reality.

Design / International

IDEO.org 2012 Fellows Application

by arturopelayo on Apr 26, 2011 • 1 Comment

Read my essay, recommendation letter and view a video for my application and more.

Media Coverage

Videoconferenza tra l’Antartide e un liceo di Londra

by arturopelayo on Apr 3, 2011 • No Comments

As a result of being the Communications Officer for the 2011 E-Base Mission in Antarctica, we were able to host over a dozen Skype calls. One of such calls was with Oaks Park High School in London. This call was graciously coordinated thanks to the Dabblerr team. Read about it all here....

Design / Education / events / International / Leadership / Volunteer

Renewable Energy Expedition 2011

by arturopelayo on Mar 26, 2011 • No Comments

I was part of the Renewable Energy Expedition 2011 which was organized by ACORE (the American Council of Renewable Energy and 2041).

About / Resume / Work

Now a New Zealand Resident

by arturopelayo on Mar 24, 2011 • No Comments

After two years of going through the application process, I am very happy to share that I am becoming a New Zealand Resident this year. My application was approved in March 2011. This means that now I can live and work in New Zealand without a problem.