Designmatters Minor in Social Innovation

Introduction

 
 

  

Launched in the Summer of 2017, the Designmatters Minor in Social Innovation is a course of study for ArtCenter undergraduate students who want to master a toolkit of design skills and strategies to navigate the complex dynamics of working with communities and designing for social impact.

Comprised of a mix of Designmatters real-world transdiciplinary studios, select Humanities & Sciences courses, and optional study abroad/cultural exchange programs, the Designmatters Minor is offered to all Undergraduate majors at ArtCenter.

Students enrolled in the Designmatters Minor are exposed to:

  • A cohort of like-minded students from across disciplines
  • Receiving early notification about Designmatters courses and events
  • One-on-one advisement with the Designmatters Team
  • Connecting to the vast Designmatters network of alumni, partners and employers

Requirements

 
 

  

The required courses for the Designmatters Minor are composed of: (3) Humanities & Sciences courses and (2) Designmatters Real-World TDS courses.

  • Humanities & Sciences
    Historical Context and Cultural Literacy
  • Designmatters TDS
    Social Innovation Focus

Below is a list of courses that are eligible for the Designmatters Minor Humanities & Sciences requirements. Please check with Enrollment Services for offerings every term.

Below is a list Study Away Exchange programs currently available to Designmatters Minor students. Please check with the Exchange and Study Away department for offerings every term.

How to Enroll

 
 

  

  1. Review the Designmatters Minor requirements.
  2. Meet with the Designmatters Team to review the requirements and your current degree audit
  3. Complete the Designmatters Minor application form
  4. Receive confirmation from Enrollment Services that you are officially enrolled in the Designmatters Minor
  5. Meet with the Designmatters Team at least once per term to consult on your progress and learn about upcoming course offerings.

Cohort and Recent Alumni

 
 

  

Below are many of the members of the current Designmatters Minor student cohort, and recent alumni:

Jossilete Serrano

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Cherry Hu

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Isaac Tseng

Interaction Design

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Arya Qiu

Interaction Design

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Hongqiao (Itarc) Chen

Product Design

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Cheng Cui

Spatial Experience Design

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Yujia Li

Interaction Design

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Anna Bojolyan

Graphic Design

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Addis-Ababa Barge

Graphic Design

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Galina Zhu

Interaction Design

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Sewon Chera Park

Graphic Design

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Anggie Arivia

Illustration

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Kalex Shen

Graphic Design (Alumni)

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Lucas Thin

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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Seohyeon Lee

Product Design (Alumni)

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Ana-Paola Laveaga

Spatial Experience Design (Alumni)

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Tzasná Pérez Espinosa

Illustration Design (Alumni)

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Haoran Xu

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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Serafina

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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Shirley Lyu

Product Design (Alumni)

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Rachel Chan

Illustration (Alumni)

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Hellen Tong

Graphic Design (Alumni)

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Demi Lan

Graphic Design (Alumni)

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Lily Lin

Illustration (Alumni)

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Toby Yu

Product Design (Alumni)

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Breauna Abiad

Advertising (Alumni)

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Eden Han

Advertising (Alumni)

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Marianne Wellman

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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Ruzanna Hanesyan

Fine Art (Alumni)

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Dillon Chi

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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Mana Koike

Product Design (Alumni)

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Ibby Day

Illustration (Alumni)

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Peipei Lin

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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Anna Meddaugh

Product Design (Alumni)

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Tricia Sada

Product Design (Alumni)

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Johnny Pérez

Fine Art (Alumni)

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Blossom Liu

Graphic Design (Alumni)

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Miranda Lapour

Product Design (Alumni)

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Charlie Neshyba – Hodges

Product Design (Alumni)

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Brittany Lydster

Product Design (Alumni)

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Jennifer Hur

Interaction Design (Alumni)

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For questions and advisement, please contact Garret Scullin, Senior Coordinator, Designmatters
Garret.Scullin@Artcenter.edu

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