Design Ignites Change - Projects

IIT Institute of Design

High-School students collaborate with IIT Institute of Design graduate students gaining problem-solving techniques and training in "Design Thinking". Structured workshop activities aim to understand the needs of HS students and craft together potential solutions that would enhance their eco-system and bring about positive social change.

Cecilia Ambros
conceptualthinking@gmail.com

Our School: New Millenium School of Health
Our Partner: Chicago Public Schools
Our Collaborator: Design for America

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December 30, 2011

- Understanding the high-school experience - Observe and study student interactions and needs in the greater eco-system context - Help high-school students develop design research skills

* The project will propose that are scalable and can be extended to other environments and scenarios, complete with implementation requirements that are readily accessible * The project aims for demonstrable and sustainable “social impact”