Igniting Local Change: LGBTQ+ Advocacy for Health Justice
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The Designmatters educational platform at ArtCenter College of Design joins collaboration with experimentation, experience with reflection, problem-solving with problem-discovery, and purpose with action.
Through research, advocacy and action, Designmatters engages, empowers and leads an ongoing exploration of art and design as a positive force in society.
"Human-centered design requires that we stay sensitive to the cultural values of the community, helping them not just survive, but thrive."
Javier Palomares, Environmental Design, Faculty
"The practical foundation that underlies this program is that even the most amazing design solutions need to be supported by a strong business model in order to be implemented and sustainable."
Adlai Wertman, Professor, Marshall School of Business, USC
A transcripted course of study for ArtCenter undergraduate students in social innovation
Read MoreArtCenter students are embedded in host organizations for one full 14-week academic term to work on high-level projects.
Read More“The problem the students were trying to solve, in essence, was how to visualize data. These teams figured out ways to understand, digest and make data real. That’s a difficult task, but bringing together transdisciplinary students seemed to facilitate and accelerate the process. Each of them – product designers, graphic designers, advertising, etc. – was oriented to view and contribute in a unique way that added depth to the concepts.”
Petrula Vrontikis, Instructor