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.

Wildfire Prevention and Preparation Campaign

 

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Birthing Barriers: Designing for Black Birth Equity

 

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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

Designmatters Guest Faculty – Dr. Carlene Olivia Fider

 

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Designing Democracy: The Future of Civic Engagement, Summer 2022

 

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"These projects help every design student see what is on the other side, and opens the door to making the impossible a possibility of hope."

Armie Pasa and Gabriel La 'O, Product Design, Students

ArtCenter Faculty Members Receive $200,000 Grant to Improve Online Archive Access for Those With Disabilities

Pasadena Now / January 2021

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Bee Lab: Designing for Wild Bee Conservation & Biodiversity

 

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Detectable Preventable: Promoting Colorectal Cancer Screenings Within the Filipino-American Community

 

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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: Spring 2023

Saturday, April 22, 2023 @ 10am (PDT)

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"It’s not about me saying, 'Here’s what to do.' It’s about all of us deciding, 'What can we do together?'."

Guillaume Wolf, Graphic Design, Faculty