An interview with Jackie Lam, Bigcolors founder!

It’s the time for introductions of the wonderful people that make Bigcolors possible.  Firstly let’s meet the charming, intelligent and adventurous Jackie. Jackie Lam has been a management consultant for most of her life with successful tenure’s at multi-national consulting firms. She decided to explore a new endeavour and started a not-for-profit organisation that supports charities across the globe.

We sat down with Jackie and asked her some questions about Bigcolors:

Tell us about Bigcolors? What is it?

Bigcolors is the marriage of designers and charity. Web designers work their magic then they post their designs on Bigcolors. Anyone can buy these designs but we just have one criteria – that the profit goes to support the charity of the designer’s choice.

What was the driving force behind Bigcolors? What inspired you to create it?

In my former life, I led a Corporate Social Responsibility project and I discovered that there are a lot of people who donate to charity. But I wanted to do more, ie, not just give but really see “charity in action”.

I’ve also always been fascinated with great web designs especially those that are cutting edge so I thought, why not merge the two? So I created Bigcolors – a platform where designers can showcase their inventions and simultaneously benefit those in need.

What charities do you personally support?

One of the main ones I support is Plug. They work in underdeveloped nations to equip local communities for economic and spiritual well being. They have “charity in action” summed up in a fantastic slogan – “See the need, fill the gap”.

Where do you find creative inspiration?

In big cities with lots of colors   ie, NYC and Tokyo

If you were not a charity organiser, what would you be doing?

Well, I don’t really see myself as a charity organiser, but rather an entrepreneur with a bit of a heart. What would I be doing? Exactly the same thing, I’m one of those blessed people who are not bound by their job.

If there is one thing in the world you couldn’t live without, what would it be?

Love. Love is like water – you can’t live without it.

Why is charity important to you?

The recipients of charity are important to me. These days you hear a lot about social enterprises, social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility.  I think all of these are fantastic as long as the recipients aren’t forgotten. I’m doing my bit: charity in action.

And last question, if you could help the world in one way in your lifetime, what would you do?

If I had superhero powers, I would change it all, in particular, eradicating the illegal trafficking of women.