Introduction

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.

Our Mission

Through research, advocacy and action, Designmatters engages, empowers and leads an ongoing exploration of art and design as a positive force in society.

Igniting Local Change: LGBTQ+ Advocacy for Health Justice

 

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Designing Advocacy: Arts Education + Graphic Design Implementation

 

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Mobile Detection: California’s First Lung Cancer Screening Van

 

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"One of the best ways to change public perception is to combine art with science.”

Dr. Jerry Schubel, President & CEO, Aquarium of the Pacific

Never Again 9066: Artists and Designers Against Asian Violence

 

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It Is That Deep: Thoughts on Teaching

 

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"The chance to work with real people with real needs is an invaluable learning experience for students."

Simon Johnston, Graphic Design, Faculty

Safe Niños: Holistic Healing Environments at Concepcíon Campus

 

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A GOOD STOPPING POINT: SMOKING CESSATION CAMPAIGNS FOR LGBTQIA+

 

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Safe Niños: Games, Stories, and Animations to prevent Childhood Burns

 

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DESIGNMATTERS MINOR IN SOCIAL INNOVATION

A transcripted course of study for ArtCenter undergraduate students in social innovation

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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

ArtCenter students are embedded in host organizations for one full 14-week academic term to work on high-level projects.

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Graduation and Grad Show: Summer 2024

Saturday, August 17

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"Socially conscious designers can inject new ways of thinking into the world to help deal with pervasive social and environmental problems (such as inequity and the hyper-production of wasteful and harmful things)."

Mari Nakano, Grad Media Design '09, Visual Design Lead, UNICEF Innovation Unit