Center for Design Thinking at Elon University

Explore the Keynote Sessions at Design Forge 2025! ? Last week, we introduced our incredible keynote speakers—now, it's time to dive into their sessions! From thought-provoking discussions to transformative insights, these sessions will explore the power of relational design in shaping the future of education, innovation, and collaboration. ?? Swipe through to discover what Eugene Korsunskiy, Michal Osterweil, Arturo Escobar, Kriti Sharma, Savannah Keith Gress, Victor Udoewa, & Diya Abdo all have in store! ?? March 27–28, 2025 | Hybrid Sessions | Live-streamed & Recorded | 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM EST ?? View the Full Schedule: https://lnkd.in/eeVYe54K ?? Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eE4EC5nX What session are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments! ??

The countdown begins! ?? Design Forge 2025 is only 20 days 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://lnkd.in/eeVYe54K ?? Register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eE4EC5nX

We're so proud of Joshua Franklin and Corine Ebora for showcasing their expertise at the Pathways for Civic Engagement (PACE) Conference last week! This research on cultivating strategies for engaged learning, demonstrates how design thinking can transform learning experiences to create meaningful engagement. ?? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eGGQHAjr #ElonByDesign #DesignThinking #ElonUniversity #HigherEducation #HigherEd

?? Join us virtually for Design Forge 2025! A transformative design-thinking conference focused on relational design. Our lineup of renowned presenters from across different industries and disciplines will share their insights, experiences, and practical strategies. ? ?? Keynote Speakers Include: - Eugene Korsunskiy? - Arturo Escobar - Michal Osterweil - Kriti Sharma - Savannah Keith Gress? - Victor Udoewa? - Diya Abdo ?? 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://lnkd.in/eeVYe54K Register now and secure your spot at Design Forge 2025! https://lnkd.in/eE4EC5nX #ElonByDesign #DesignForge #DesignThinking #RelationalDesign

??Looking to explore the connection between relationality and design thinking? Our next virtual book club session is THIS WEDNESDAY, February 5th at 13:00 EST! Free of cost, our book club sessions invite participants to explore the transformative ideas presented in “An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human.” Haven’t read the book yet? No worries! All are welcome. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gaSpnTPs ? Don’t miss this exciting chance to connect, learn, and begin diving into topics of Design Forge 2025! Can’t join us on Wednesday? ?? Join us for Part 2 & 3 (Register through link above) Session Three – Part 2: Choose (February 26) Session Four – Part 3: Choose (March 12) #RelationalDesign #DesignThinking #Forge2025 #ElonByDesign #HumanCenteredDesign

Don’t miss out! Design Forge 2025 is focused on relational design and features over a dozen keynote speakers, story and strategy sessions, and interactive workshops! Register now to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eB-SrJ9T And learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ekVny7Nh Sessions take place between 9:00-17:00 EST on March 27-28 from Elon University’s Center for Design Thinking. Sessions will also be archived and shared with all registrants.

?? Introducing the Relationality & Design Book Club—our virtual Pre-Forge series designed to inspire and connect! These book club sessions invite participants to explore the transformative ideas presented in “An Emergent Politics of Life Beyond the Human.” Together, we’ll delve into key themes, providing a collaborative space to engage with the book and its authors, Arturo Escobar, Michal Osterweil, and Kriti Sharma. These discussions will lead up to the authors’ closing keynote panel on March 28th at Design Forge 2025. ?? Session Schedule (13:00-14:00 EST): Session One – Introduction (January 15) Session Two – Part 1: Remember (February 5) Session Three – Part 2: Choose (February 26) Session Four – Part 3: Choose (March 12) ?? Register now for this free opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gaSpnTPs ? Don’t miss this exciting chance to connect, learn, and begin diving into topics of Design Forge 2025! #RelationalDesign #Forge2025 #ElonByDesign #DesignThinking #LeadersInDesign

?? Calling all Designer Thinkers, Innovators, and Educators! Join us for a dynamic two-day design-thinking conference focused on relational design—exploring how people and relationships shape design solutions! Design Forge 2025, our premier event, features over a dozen keynote speakers, story and strategy sessions, and interactive workshops. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain insights from visionary thinkers and doers, like Eugene Korsunskiy, Victor Udoewa, Savannah Keith Gress, Arturo Escobar, and more! ?? March 27-28, 2025 ?? Hybrid Event (Live-Streamed between 9 AM - 5 PM EST + recorded for attendees) ?? Over a dozen keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and strategy sessions to ignite your mind and expand your impact! ?? Featured Topics: Designing With & For Joy, Restorying Life Relationally, Relationality and Ethical Dilemmas in Design, Participatory Designs for Power Shifting, The Roots of Design Thinking at Stanford, and many more! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eE4EC5nX To learn more, visit our website or email us at [email protected]. ? Let’s forge new possibilities together! Secure your spot today! #ElonByDesign #Forge2025 #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredInnovation #DesigningForImpact

?? Exciting Announcement! Design Forge 2025, our premier event, is set to take place on March 27-28, featuring over a dozen keynote speakers, story and strategy sessions, and interactive workshops focused on relational design. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and experts in the field! ?? Featured Topics & Speakers: Designing With & For Joy – Eugene Korsunskiy Restorying Life Relationally – Arturo Escobar, Michal Osterweil, & Kriti Sharma From Relational Ways of Being to Relational Design Methodologies – Savannah Keith Gress & Victor Udoewa Relationality & Design Thinking: Beyond Sustainable Solutions – Tyler Fox From Radical Hospitality to Radical Accountability – Diya Abdo Care by Design: Building a Trauma-Informed Scope of Practice – Rachel Dietkus Relationality and Ethical Dilemmas in Design – Lisa Elzey Mercer, Eugene Korsunskiy, Natacha Poggio, Raja Schaar, & Chris Baeza Participatory Designs for Power Shifting – Jasmine Whaley Co-Designing Family Memories through Conversations – Michelle Janning and Robin North Healing by Design: Can design as a process facilitate relational healing? – Julia Kramer & Avery Staton The Roots of Design Thinking at Stanford: The Relationality of Art and Engineering – Steven McCarthy The Role of Dyadic Relationships in a Human-Centered Design Summer Internship – Saadeddine Shehab Cultivating Relational Design Networks – Bill Romani, Stacy Grau, Montana Cherney, & Liz Royea ?? Event Schedule: Hybrid sessions will be live-streamed between 9 AM - 5 PM EST on March 27 and 28 (and recorded). ?? Join us virtually! Save your spot by registering here: https://lnkd.in/eE4EC5nX ? Questions? To learn more, visit our website or email us at [email protected]. Get ready for an enriching experience at Forge 2025!? #ElonByDesign#DesignForge #Forge2025 #RelationalDesign