Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/ http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2211 Check it out! (and if you want to organize something like this in your area, email: info@designersaccord.org)]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/good-for-nothing-and-designers-accord/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/ http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 22:18:18 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2206 Catapult Design on May 19th for a full-day of labs led by nine of the Bay Area’s leading design talent to learn and practice new tools and methods in design that can spark social change. There are three 90-min tracks in the day: Each track features three labs with topics ranging from sustainability to gamification to visualizing data. An 'All-Access Pass' get you access to all three tracks -- a 'Half-Day Pass' get you access to two concurrent tracks. All ticket holders are invited to join us for lunch and a post-event networking session with tasty treats and drinks. Each lab will be small and personal -- space is limited! Register today to secure your spot. 100% of event proceeds go towards supporting design work in marginalized communities. Register today at catapultlabs-2012.eventbrite.com]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/how-can-we-use-design-to-positively-impact-society/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/ http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:49 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2200 the Luxembourg Income Study-- is a nonprofit organization that houses massive databases of micro- and macro-data on socio-economic conditions worldwide. Originally a website just for economists and students of economics, LIS has partnered with Noise 13 Design to rebrand their organization and make their data more accessible to a wider range of users thereby encouraging broader research and study into the factors that shape our socio-economic landscape. Check out the site and the data!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/welcome-to-the-datasphere-noise-13-opens-up-the-lis/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/ http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:59:52 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2193 The Youngblood Group and collaborators at KvJ & Company, CEOs for Cities, and The Lumina Foundation have challenged higher education leaders and innovators to get more student-centric in a freely accessible, two-volume publication called “101 Wacky Ideas: Reclaiming a Nation of Pre-Graduates.” The two volumes summarize the complex barriers students face on the road to a degree, and offer unorthodox thought-starters for designing college experiences that better serve students and communities. View "101 Wacky Ideas"]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/the-youngblood-group-sparks-innovation-in-higher-education/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/ http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:42:29 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2184 Check out the photos from Design Overflow, the student-led Chicago Designers Accord Town Hall, held on March 13, 2012. IDEO's Jerry O’leary, Linda Keane from NECT.cc and Studio 1032 Architecture, Michael Renaud and Zach Dodson from Show n’ Tell Show, James Goggin from the MCA Chicago, and George Aye from Greater Good Studio shared their ideas around inspiration, ethical imagination, communication, design process, and the progression from research to influence to impact. Kudos to the SAIC AIGA and the SAIC’s student organization for hosting their second Designers Accord Town Hall meeting!]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/photos-from-the-saic-aiga-town-hall-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/ http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:43 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2174 SOKOLA foundation and its adventurous volunteers is an excellent example of how a small number of individuals can effect change. Buy the book: 100% of proceeds go to bringing literacy for Indigenous and marginalized Indonesians]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/recommended-book-the-jungle-school/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/ http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:22:16 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2170 Read the entire post on Core77]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/healthcare-innovation-a-time-for-designers/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/together/ http://www.designersaccord.org/together/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:34 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2151 University of Notre Dame faculty, students and alumni, Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF), and Pellegrino Collaborative have joined forces to develop together+, a multi-faceted campaign to unite a South African community divided by xenophobia, and empower its most marginalized citizens. Through on-the-ground design research and analysis, the team is finding opportunities for design to actively change xenophobic beliefs and perceptions. The primary intervention is together +, an educational and awareness campaign, which includes a curriculum-based children’s story with a core message of strength and unity through diversity, and a visual identity that fluidly communicates across South African language barriers. Learn more about the project and view more images]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/together/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/ http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:33:27 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2119 School of the Art Institute of Chicago will be hosting Design Overflow, the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life.

Confirmed speakers:
George Aye, Greater Good Studio
James Goggin, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Jerry O'Leary, IDEO
Linda Keane, Next.cc
Michael Renaud + Zach Dodson, Show 'N Tell

Wednesday, March 14
7:00-9:00pm
SAIC Auditorium, 280 South Columbus Drive, Chicago IL 60601
RSVP: http://designoverflow.eventbrite.com/]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/2nd-student-led-designers-accord-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago-on-march-14/feed/ 0 http://www.designersaccord.org/angaza-tackles-energy-poverty-with-pay-as-you-go-solar-power/ http://www.designersaccord.org/angaza-tackles-energy-poverty-with-pay-as-you-go-solar-power/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:59:00 +0000 valeriecasey http://www.designersaccord.org/?p=2132 Find out more on the Angaza site]]> http://www.designersaccord.org/angaza-tackles-energy-poverty-with-pay-as-you-go-solar-power/feed/ 0