Designers Accord

The Designers Accord

  • How can we continue to move design education forward?
  • How can we create a common language?
  • How can we communicate best?
  • How can we design a sustainability curriculum?
  • How can we update existing design programs?
  • How can we turn abstract ideas into concrete actions?
  • How can we help students work in more meaningful ways?
  • How can we measure success?

In October 2009, the Designers Accord convened over 100 progressive individuals from academic and professional institutions all over the world for two days of highly participatory discussion, planning and action around the topic of design education and sustainability. The main activity was small-group brainstorming focused on answering these questions:

How can we continue to move design education forward?

How can we create a common language?

How can we communicate best?

How can we design a sustainability curriculum?

How can we update existing design programs?

How can we turn abstract ideas into concrete actions?

How can we help students work in more meaningful ways?

How can we measure success?

The Designers Accord is a global coalition of designers, educators, and business leaders, working together to create positive environmental and social impact.

Methodology

How the Summit worked and why.

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Summit attendees

Names of the Attendees of the Fall 2009 Summit.
This Designers Accord project was made possible with generous support from our sponsors and Summit Partners:

Adobe Foundation
Autodesk
The Designers Accord is 501(c)(3), and was formed in June 2007.

Toolkit questions
robyn@designersaccord.org
General questions
info@designersaccord.org
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