#DM15YRS

Introduction

In reflecting on a few highlights of Designmatters’ 15-year history, it is incredibly powerful to recognize the evolving scope of its transformative impact on individuals, communities and partners alike, on a local and international scale. Designmatters has proven to be a pioneer in the educational field of design for social innovation, leading cross-cutting initiatives in a growing field of design educational offerings that incorporate values of global social responsibility into academic activities and curricula. From Designmatters’ inception to its current pedagogical state, several of our colleagues at the college discuss the breadth and depth of Designmatters’ reach.