Elon by Design

How might we design for social change? 📣

Join us tomorrow at Forging Fridays Session #2 with Lesley Ann Noel, PhD, Dean of Design at OCAD University, to find out!

In this session, entitled “Designing the Worlds that We Need Right Now! Our collective Responsibility to Create Social Change,” Lesley-Ann Noel will share key ideas and frameworks from the book, "Design Social Change: Take Action, Work Toward Equity, and Challenge the Status Quo." Attendees will learn and discuss practical strategies to integrate social impact into their creative practice and leadership.

When: Friday, February 27th @ 14:00 PM ET

With no prep needed, come as you are to this open-access virtual event! 🌐

Register your interest here for the virtual invite! 📅 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce1uqifVt_rQZxguvvBqsxyZXVCOu5JFVas0VcKYwsITcuwA/viewform

The Elon University Center for Design Thinking is excited to announce the launch of “Forging Fridays,” a NEW virtual workshop series in 2026!

In partnership with the Systemic Design Association and Future of Design in Higher Education, “Forging Fridays” is a once-a-month opportunity that allows participants to meet and learn directly from acclaimed relational designers, including Michal Osterweil, Lesley Ann Noel, PhD, Haley Fitzpatrick, Rafe Steinhauer, and Wayne Li.

Beginning this January, join us (free-of-charge) on the last Friday of each month at 14:00 EST to:
🧩 Explore and test emerging relational design strategies in community
💡 Strategize how they might enhance your practice
🧠 Get your questions answered!

Simply register your interest, and we will keep you in the loop! 📅

Learn more at the Design Forge website: https://lnkd.in/eeVYe54K

Any questions? Reach out to [email protected]!

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