Elon by Design

The Center for Design Thinking had an incredible opportunity to cohost the Future of Design in Higher Education! You can check out all the fun here:

Center for Design Thinking co-hosts the 2026 Future of Design in Higher Education Conference The Center welcomed the FDHE attendees to learn the long-term effects of design thinking, participate in embodied learning activities and engage in diverse conversations.

“Forging Fridays” is arriving soon! Have you marked your calendar yet?

In partnership with Systemic Design Association and Future of Design in Higher Education (FDHE), “Forging Fridays” is a once-a-month opportunity that allows participants to meet and learn directly from acclaimed relational designers, including Michal Osterweil, Lesley Ann Noel, PhD, Haley Fitzpatrick, Rafe Steinhauer, and Wayne Li. Join us to explore and test emerging relational design strategies in community, strategize how they might enhance your practice, and get your questions answered!

When? 🕒 Final Friday of each month at 14:00 EST
Where?📍 Meetings are virtual! Register your interest to receive the meeting link.
Do I need to prepare in advance? 🖊️ Nope! Come as you are!

Register your interest here, and we will keep you in the loop! 📅 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce1uqifVt_rQZxguvvBqsxyZXVCOu5JFVas0VcKYwsITcuwA/viewform

Learn more at the Design Forge website: https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-by-design/conference/

The countdown begins! 📣 Design Forge 2025 is only two weeks away!

Today, we’re highlighting our amazing keynote speakers: Eugene Korsunskiy, Michal Osterweil, Arturo Escobar, Kriti Sharma, Savannah Keith Gress, Victor Udoewa, & Diya Abdo.

Get to know these inspiring thinkers and doers—swipe through to learn more!💡

Join us virtually for Design Forge 2025 to hear from these speakers and more!

📅 March 27–28, 2025 | Hybrid Sessions will be live-streamed & recorded | 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM EST

🔗 View the Full Schedule & Learn More: https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-by-design/conference/

💻 Register now and secure your spot! https://www.elon.edu/onlinereg/conferences/DesignThinking/DesignForge/regattendonline.aspx