Of the world's 6.5 billion people, 5.8 billion, or ninety percent, often lack the means to purchase even the most basic goods. The exhibition explores a growing movement to design low-cost solutions for those not traditionally served by professional designers and focuses on the following themes: shelter, health, water, education, energy, and transport. Design for the Other 90% is organized by the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. The exhibition was made possible by The Lemelson Foundation. Additional funding was provided by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency, the Esme Usdan Exhibition Endowment Fund, and the Ehrenkranz Fund.