An interdisciplinary environment is often sought in today's design world, but what design methods are most effective in such an atmosphere? How does this open-minded spirit carry into the actual process of working through a design challenge? In this hands-on, high-energy workshop, the Brown/RISD Design for America studio will run through the steps of user research, brainstorming, and mock-ups to tackle local and social issues with a real problem and actual users. DFA’s is a nation-wide network of student-led studios creating local and social impact through interdisciplinary design. The efforts during this workshop will be used as a foundation for DFA’s ongoing project throughout the fall term, so come contribute to the success of Design for America in Providence!

Aaron Horowitz
Northwestern DFA Studio

Annie Wu, David Emmanuel, and Sophia Yang
RISD/Brown DFA Studio