Design for Social Impact Outline

*Program outline is subject to change based on the pedagogical needs.

Session #1

Creativity for Diversity and Inclusion

Case Study: Loving Day—the world’s largest network of multiethnic community celebrations

The Rise of Purpose-led Brand

A brief history of branding
What is a brand purpose and why is it important?
Homework: Brand Purpose Development

Sessions #2 and #3

Designer’s Social and Ethical Responsibility

The problems with Fashion–impact
Design as a problem-solving tool
Exercise: write your own manifesto
Strategies to redesign more sustainable products
Exercise: TED Ten

Session #4

Accessible Design, Universal Design, and Inclusive Design

What is the difference between accessibility, universality, and inclusion?
Case studies: design education for inclusivity

Design for Accessibility

UX and UI accessibility fundamentals

Inclusive and Adaptive Product Design

Introduction to Inclusive Product Design and Adaptive Product Design
Creative Challenge

Sessions #5 and #6

Sonic Design for Inclusivity and Accessibility

Communicate and connect meaningful information through music, sound, and voice
Adding empathy and humanism to virtual environments
Create efficiency in articulating the brand, product, message, and benefits
Exercise: brand messaging and the expression of sonic identity
Pre-assignment: sound and smart devices
Smart Home technologies and products
Accessibility technologies that are changing the world of healthcare

Session #7

Social Entrepreneurship

Identify your opportunity to create social change
Develop your business and marketing plan
Resources and launching your business
Exercise: social enterprise business plan

Session #8

Social Entrepreneurship and Diversity in the Workplace

Case Study: Bolé Road Textiles
Case Study: Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
How do we create a more inclusive entrepreneurial space?
How we can better connect underrepresented entrepreneurs with capital and the future of the sector
Final Creative Challenge