It has been a month since my post about the apparent absence of social design from academic literature. Since writing last, I have noticed several opportunities for social design: In my local coffee ...

In the context of architecture, empathy is a catalyst for social change. It challenges architects to consider the broader impact of their designs on social equity, making spaces more inclusive and ...

Imagine a dense cluster of residential towers in the heart of an American city. Lauded by designers for their affordability, form, and function to society, an architectural publication calls them "the ...

We present the results of a research-action initiative to strengthen participation by social dialogue stakeholders (union representatives, managers and workers) in companies that are being digitally ...

ELIA Frames is a new tactile reading system that claims to be easier to learn than braille. Is it necessary? This Designer (And Former Refugee) Is Protesting Trump’s Immigration Ban With Fashion For ...

MFA Design for Social Innovation presents its 2025 thesis show. Celebrate this year’s graduating students as they share their thesis projects. Through inspiring interventions, social issues, and ...

Curious about design and social impact? Join the MFA Design for Social Innovation team for a virtual information session and ask any question you may have about the program. Find out more about this ...