design for
social innovation



a social impact platform enabling anyone anywhere to use their skills for good



design for
social innovation



diving deeper into the most significant, systemic social challenges in our world with creative angles



design for
social innovation



facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world



design for
social innovation



expanding how we think and act for social impact through the congregation of diverse minds



design for
social innovation



building a community of people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world



DSI is a platform enabling anyone, anywhere to use their skills for good



We believe that everyone is able to bring unique skills and perspectives to create social impact, regardless of background or experience — in fact, the more diversity the better — so we create a spectrum of opportunities for people to engage with social issues on timelines that work for them.



inspire



We value curiosity, continuous learning, and lateral thinking.


We examine pressing social challenges through talks and creative engagement with diverse minds and industry experts. By drawing on dissimilar experiences and contrasting approaches, we encourage all participants to expand how we think about and create social impact.



connect



We believe that innovation comes through collaboration.


We connect people across disciplines and create opportunities for partnerships through events and social gatherings, staying mindful of diversity and making sure that voices from the design, tech, business, and social sectors are represented at each gathering.



build



We are doers, and we believe in building our way forward.


We empower anyone who wants to use their skills to create a better world to do so, whether in three hours, over the course of three months, or preparing to dedicate their next three years to a new social venture,





ENGAGING CREATIVELY IN THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES OF OUR TIME



Tackling wicked problems doesn't have to mean staying somber and serious. In fact, creativity and inspiration often transpires from moments of fun and play. That's why we balance out serious discussions lead by topic experts with high energy creative ideation sessions.



drop a line.





We want to make a difference however we can, wherever we go, and we’re happy to collaborate or help you run talks, workshops, games, and projects.

Interested in collaborating?

Drop us a note at: hello@designforsocialinnovation.com








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Design for Social Innovation



Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.
— Rob Siltanen