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October 31, 2011, No comments

desigNYC’s 2012 design competition call for nonprofit projects and pro bono designers is now open! Recharging Communities is the organizations third annual initiative is set to revitalize local communities and improve lives …

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desigNYC Annual Exhibit

September 14, 2011, No comments

On September 14, 2011 desigNYC, a nonprofit organization committed to improving life in NYC through the power of design, will celebrate its 2011 colla ...

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DMI Conference, Amsterdam 2011: RE-INSPIRED The Value of Design

August 11, 2011, No comments

If, “Design is the first signal of human intention,” the intended message of this year’s DMI European Conference seemed loud, clear, and unambig ...

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The Social and Cultural Entrepreneur

April 27, 2011, No comments

The market for cultural and artistic activities may be small depending on location, as there is often a lack of economic resources. How do you build a ...

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    New Measures of Happiness
    February 28, 2011, No comments

    At the International Design Symposium 2011, Mary McBride Ph.D., Director of the graduate program in Design Management at Pratt Institute, discussed designing the desire for economies that enrich individuals, companies and societies through ...

  • Rebalancing Mindsets
    February 18, 2011, 1 Comment

    At the International Design Symposium 2011, Mary McBride Ph.D., Director of the graduate program in Design Management at Pratt Institute, discussed the role of design in rebalancing our economic frameworks and mindsets.

  • Knewton & The Education Revolution
    February 16, 2011, No comments

    Traditional classrooms and textbooks provide the same material to every student, whereas Knewton will dynamically match lessons, videos, and practice problems to each student’s ideal learning arc.

  • Soap & Healing
    January 19, 2011, No comments

    Water is the catalyst for so many positive trends within society - basic sanitation, handwashing, and educational, community level practices are all part of the design for waterborne disease prevention.

  • Re-Designing Education
    January 4, 2011, No comments

    Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly developing. The IB Primary Years Program is an innovative education model designed to engage students and prep ...