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August 16, 2018

Curriculum for the Future: Two New Programs Integrating Entrepreneurship and Social Design

Businesses need to create social value, and social designers need to make their efforts toward healthier societies sustainable and central to our economy. To address what we see as a critical need, we have integrated two typically siloed disciplines into into a new curriculum, and delivered it to two different audiences this summer. Social Design…

About DSI

Social Design is the application of design methodologies to solutions for complex human problems. Design for Social Innovation at SVA is the first MFA program in Social Design, with an experience-based curriculum of discipline and rigor. Our graduates are pioneering solutions to the major issues of our time, working in the most enlightened and inspiring organizations.

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Our Faculty Grows in Strength, Depth and Breadth

This year, we’re welcoming Daniel Rosenberg, Mollie Ring and Joey Lee. Daniel Rosenberg Teaching “Mapping and Visualization Design” Born in Israel and raised in Chile, Daniel Rosenberg is a designer, architect and educator holding a master’s and a PhD in Design and Computation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For the last two years, he…

Why DSI?

“A Masters Program for Designers Who Want to Change the World.” Fast Company

“You don’t have to know what you want to do. You just have to know why you want to come here, and if you want to see the world a better place, that’s it. Then you learn how to think about problem solving, and something might emerge to you that you never even considered.” Amer Jandali, Class of 2016

“A huge part of this program is that it makes you comfortable with uncertainty, and it makes you get out of your comfort zone and do things that you might not have ever done before, which is almost like designing yourself for change.” Pragya Mishra, Class of 2015

“Because the world’s problems continue to get worse and we need innovative, multidisciplinary approaches to solve them.” Caroline McAndrews, Class of 2016

“I actively apply much of what I learned about design at DSI in my work all the time. It’s equally about using empathy to actually be a good co-worker, or a leader, or just a considerate and kind human being. ” Rhea Rakshit, Class of 2015

“No other job, internship or program could match the opportunities I have access to in this program.” Meghan Lazier, Class of 2015

“DSI provides us not only with the skills and tools to become social innovators, but also to grow as people.” Anna Braga, Class of 2015

“DSI nos proporciona não só as competências e ferramentas para nos tornarmos inovadores sociais, mas também para crescermos como pessoas.” Anna Braga, Class of 2015

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Cheryl Heller

“Design is the best way to get from A to B when you don’t yet know what B is.”

Megan Fath

“Social designers need to be confident navigating ambiguity.”

Jaimie Cloud

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions, so the intention is absolutely necessary, but it's not enough.”

Asi Burak

“You don’t have to do the most important work of your life in university, but there’s a good chance you will.”

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