TDS-350A: DM Topic Studio TDS

The Designmatters Topic Studio is a transdisciplinary course with a unique social innovation design challenge each term. Students will engage with subject matter experts and non-profit organizations on real-world social innovation design challenges, revolving around the themes of Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Health, Social Entrepreneurship, and Social Justice. Designmatters Topic Studios help develop a community of equity-minded designers, and these themes build on blending story-telling and skill-building, as well as exploring historical and cultural contexts and concrete actionable strategies for students to increase their capacity to create a positive impact through their design practices.