The innovation behind Landmark addressed an often-overlooked issue: accessibility. Most foster care systems focus on connecting youth with resources but assume they always have access to mobile data or WiFi. Landmark challenged this assumption and provided a practical solution that worked within the real constraints of its users. By utilizing city landmarks as navigational tools, the platform ensured that foster youth could find their way even without an internet connection. Recognized by the Obama Administration, Landmark became a model for how government-backed social innovation projects can be approached with a user-first mindset. The project demonstrated Colab’s ability to conduct rapid, empathetic design research, create a functional prototype under tight constraints, and deliver an impactful, scalable solution.
