Alumni Resources

  

As a potent engine driving social innovation education at ArtCenter College of Design, Designmatters counts on alumni leaders for ongoing inspiration and collaboration. In close partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations, Designmatters is committed to fostering pathways of engagement for our alumni who are venturing into exciting and emergent fields of practice. Whether you are looking for a way to connect with your peers, give your time or talents, or simply say hello, find out more about our programs, activities, and resources here.

Alumni Stories

 

FILM AND ADVERTISING ALUMNA SONJA JOHNSON CREATES CAMPAIGNS THAT BREAK WALLS

ArtCenter / July 2019

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Q&A with TED Resident and Design for Wildlife Founder, Mariana Prieto

Steven Butler / May 2019

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MARIANA PRIETO ON SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR WILDLIFE

ArtCenter / March 2019

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ANTIRACIST CLASSROOM HOSTS TWO-DAY CONVENING ‘RECONSTRUCTING PRACTICE: TOWARD AN ANTIRACIST ART AND DESIGN FIELD’

ArtCenter / June 2018

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A Conversation Between Umi Hsu and Judy Toretti: the story behind making an arts data tool

W. F. Umi Hsu & Judy Toretti / June 2018

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“When I see really powerful student projects happen it’s because the students have genuinely become interested in and care about who will be using, seeing or encountering their design. It’s an exercise in empathy.”

Arden Stern, Humanities & Sciences, Faculty

CHANGE LAB: WENDY MACNAUGHTON’S ILLUSTRATED JOURNALISM DRAWS EXTRAORDINARY STORIES FROM EVERYDAY LIVES

ArtCenter / January 2018

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Alumni Spotlight: Grace Haynes

Grace Haynes / November 2017

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CHANGE LAB PODCAST FEATURING ALUM MARI NAKANO, SOCIAL IMPACT DESIGNER WITH THE NEW YORK CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE

ArtCenter / November 2017

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Pathways for Engagement

 
 
  • Connect

    with your community by joining the Designmatters Social Innovation Alumni Group on Facebook

  • Share

    your story via our widely-promoted Alumni Spotlight feature

  • Participate

    as a connector. Contact us if you wish to mentor our growing crop of Designmatters Minor students.