In the spring of 2013, Impact! Design for Social Change in collaboration with Design Ignites Change presented a series of free 30-minute webinars that explored how design-driven ideas for social good are launched. Each session is hosted by Mark Randall, chair of Impact! Design for Social Change and principal of Worldstudio, in conversation with business leaders, creative professionals and influencers [...]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Kace, who suffered a heart attack on the afternoon of February 27. Martin has been one of Impact’s core faculty members from the beginning of the program. He was a true inspiration to the students. His generosity, enthusiasm and unending support will greatly be missed. We will provide [...]
Can design change the world? We think so; five minutes with the summer 2012 session of Impact! Design for Social Change at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Impact! 2012 from Worldstudio on Vimeo.
Time flies, there is only one week left. However, I am excited, since my big idea finally comes alive. Though an excited idea insight in one morning when I try to make my keynote, I know I can not get the insight just in a moment. Advisor is important. Not only a nice one who give you useful advise and [...]
After 4 weeks in NY, you start to get used to all the things that struck you when you first landed in the City! And let me put it in figures, as this is what we have been doing so far, between info graphs and the mapping! 3 out of 4 women are in shorts! There is an average of [...]
The first half of the Impact! 2012 residency is officially in the books! Last Friday afternoon we wrapped on the first three weeks of this amazing experience with Jason Rzepka, VP public affairs, at MTV. During our visit, Jason shared insightful perspective on the millennial generation before offering us a sneak-peek of MTV’s forthcoming Power of Twelve campaign. Created for [...]
In the past few years, there has been an unprecedented surge of interest in the field of design for social impact, or as it has become known – social design. Creative professionals are looking for ways in which to incorporate more meaningful social change work into their practices. Colleges and universities across the country are responding to student demand that [...]
In the past few years, there has been an unprecedented surge of interest in the field of design for social impact, or as it has become known – social design. Creative professionals are looking for ways in which to incorporate more meaningful social change work into their practices. Colleges and universities across the country are responding to student demand that [...]
by Hala Malak More designers are becoming interested in projects to better society. Design for social change is the new hot thing. Many want to make a difference and better the world, but there is still no set doctrine for this field. A plethora of successful and less successful initiatives are afoot. Change is needed at all levels but before [...]
Please join us for this year’s celebration of World Usability Day presented by the New York City Usability Professional’s Association. This year’s topic is Designing for Social Change. Bloomberg, our generous corporate sponsor, will host the event at their New York Headquarters. November 10, 2011 6:00 – 9:00 pm Come hear an inspiring panel of visionaries who are using digital [...]
