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

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FILM AND ADVERTISING ALUMNA SONJA JOHNSON CREATES CAMPAIGNS THAT BREAK WALLS

ArtCenter / July 2019

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

Steven Butler / May 2019

MARIANA PRIETO ON SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR WILDLIFE

ArtCenter / March 2019

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

ArtCenter / June 2018

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

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

“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

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

ArtCenter / January 2018

Alumni Spotlight: Grace Haynes

Grace Haynes / November 2017

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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