Design for Social Innovation at SVA is the First of Its Kind
Social Business Editor — May 13, 2014 — Social Good
References: dsi.sva.edu & facebook
Design for Social Innovation at SVA is an MFA program that focused on social impact design. SVA is short or the School of Visual Art, which is based in New York City.
It's hard to believe but the program is the first of its kind. "It was created as a much-needed path for designers who want to work at a strategic level within business, government and the social sector to solve the major challenges humanity faces, and to offer non-designers an opportunity to learn to use design to create positive impact," they write on their website.
The faculty have a wide range of backgrounds and the students tend to reflect that.
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Design for Social Innovation at SVA website
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It's hard to believe but the program is the first of its kind. "It was created as a much-needed path for designers who want to work at a strategic level within business, government and the social sector to solve the major challenges humanity faces, and to offer non-designers an opportunity to learn to use design to create positive impact," they write on their website.
The faculty have a wide range of backgrounds and the students tend to reflect that.
Contact Information
Design for Social Innovation at SVA website
DSI on Facebook
DSI on Twitter
DSI on LinkedIn
DSI on Tumblr
Trend Themes
1. Social Impact Design - The Design for Social Innovation program at SVA focuses on using design to create positive impact in business, government, and the social sector.
2. Strategic Design - The MFA program offers designers an opportunity to work at a strategic level, solving major challenges faced by humanity.
3. Non-designer Education - The program also provides an opportunity for non-designers to learn how to use design to make a positive impact.
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