Design For DC

We use Design Thinking methods and Human-Centered research to collaboratively tackle problems facing underserved people and communities:

• Nurturing Human-Centered Design (HCD) in the DC area by offering hands-on opportunities to learn, practice, use, and teach HCD methods for developing stakeholder empathy and solving tough social problems.

• Activating the community to develop solutions for problems facing typically disenfranchised groups and to connect, collaborate, and share lessons learned.

• Developing partnerships with local businesses, government, and nonprofits to advance HCD, social entrepreneurship, and promote social justice.

Who We Serve

• Local stakeholders in community projects

• DC Metro area community

• Partner organizations (Startup Weekend DC, National Day of Civic Hacking, Impact Hub DC)

• Sponsor organizations (General Assembly, WeWork & Breather)