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Gearing up for an exciting Alumni Reunion Weekend! We’ve got a number of design-focused activities lined up for you to check out. ✨ 𝗟𝗶𝘂 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝗲-𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 Thu 10/24, 4:30-5:30pm PT d.school Atrium and Online Playtype Foundry’s Partner and Brand Director Frederikke Rindom talks about their approach to branding and type design through a series of real-life cases. Learn more about the three key themes to remember when capturing the heart of a brand in a truly simple, intuitive, and beautiful way. RSVP to attend in-person or virtually here: https://lnkd.in/gi6B7KZi ✨ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 Fri 10/25, 12-5pm PT STANFORD UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Our first-ever design-focused literary festival, immerse yourself in the beauty of books and prints. Showcase of publications by authors at the d.school and around the world, hands-on maker activities with authors, and explore fascinating products. Visit the new d.school print shop and current print show. Free gift with registration: https://lnkd.in/gtZiJaRh ✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 Fri 10/25, 1:30-2:30pm PT d.school Atrium The perfect talk for every design alum. For years, Jan Michel Aurenhammer has been having conversations, recording interviews, asking questions, and combing archives about the origins and development of the unique mix of design concepts and methods we use and teach here at Stanford. What he has found may surprise you. ✨ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗲𝘀 - 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 10/25, 2024, 3:15-4:15pm PT d.school Atrium Join Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, co-authors of the d.school book Assembling Tomorrow, and explore how we could, should, and would design a future of limitless possibilities. Scott and Carissa will challenge you to consider how emerging technologies are transforming our world and our relationships, approach unprecedented design challenges, and succeed in a landscape of unknowns. Please register for this event when you register for Stanford Reunion Homecoming: https://lnkd.in/gY3jfgp9 ✨ 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱.𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 10/25, 4:30-6:30pm PT d.school atrium d.school and design alumni—are you ready to reconnect? Curious about the latest happenings in design at Stanford? We’ll be celebrating our first series of d.school books, exploring new mediums and materials in design education, and connecting with current student design teams. Featuring live music, food and fun for design alumni of all stripes. You don’t need to register for this event, but you do need to register for Stanford Reunion Homecoming, link provided above. #StanfordHomecoming #Homecoming #ReunionWeekend #Alumni #StanfordAlumni #Design

🛰️🛰️🛰️ + 🐄 Stanford students: Join us on November 1 for our second Satellite Session: We Got Beef? Details below!

Some highlights from our fall “Discover the Major Night” earlier this month at the d.school. This evening was designed to be a fun and informational event for both prospective and current design students to get to know the program, learn about the latest program updates, and meet with faculty and student advisors. This gathering also kicked off “Discover the Major Week,” which involved domain-themed community gatherings that provided great opportunities for exploring interests around design’s impact in the world, getting to know the different domain options available in the design programs, and connecting with fellow majors and domain leads! To learn more about our Domain Coursework, visit the link in comments. #design #MSdesign #designthinking #humancentereddesign #highered

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So nice to hear stories shared about our first Design Literary Festival - Thanks for sharing Chieri! 📚 📚 📚

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A small glimpse of the Print on Purpose exhibition currently on display at the Stanford Center for Teaching and Learning. From the exhibition: "The exhibition is a visual voice of students from the Fall 2022 and 2023 cohorts of DESIGN 236P / AFRICAAM 235, 'Print on Purpose.' As you explore this artwork, you'll see it is far more than a collection of words and images submitted as final assignments. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of print—a medium that has long narrated stories of resistance, resilience, and revolution. From humble lawn signs and provocative pamphlets to defiant newspapers, print remains a catalyst for discourse and change. Each student responded to the same prompt: harness the informational, empowering, and lasting power of print to explore a conversation you want to learn more about, feel you are an expert on, or believe others need to hear. The result— a collection rooted in the students' personal stories, experiences, reflections, and bold attempts to wield the power of print. The journey to these final compositions was one of exploration. We delved into the nuances of print and visual communication, embracing critique and feedback as vital tools for shaping ideas and fostering growth. We created zines, experimented with screen printing, carved linocut prints, explored the Black Graphic Design Collection at Green Library, and learned from experts about the art and craft of storytelling through print. These works hold more than just fonts and images-they carry a mission: to amplify the unheard and make visible what is often unseen. 'Print on Purpose' is a call to action. We created with intention, printed with intention, and now invite you to engage with intention. Let this artwork challenge your perceptions, spark curiosity, and inspire you to leave your own mark on the world."

Unleashing Creative Research Monday, November 4 | 4pm-7pm | d.school, Studio 2 Join this free, 3-hour workshop to empower your research with fresh ideas, early prototyping, and creative exploration. Science is full of unexpected twists, failures, and rejections—yet it’s in these challenges that true innovation emerges. This hands-on workshop will equip PhD students (and Masters or undergraduates working on a research project) with the tools to navigate ambiguity, manage setbacks, and build resilience. Through interactive activities, you’ll learn to boost creativity, prototype early using AI tools, and refine your ideas with rapid feedback. You’ll also explore advanced techniques for idea generation and collaborative problem-solving. Join us to transform your approach to research and move your projects forward with confidence and creativity! Registration is free for current Stanford students. Postdocs, PhD students, and Masters students working on a research project are all invited to participate. Visit the link in the comments section to learn more and register.

Discover emergent skills your students need to actively shape their futures—from the comfort of your own home—with the d.school's Teach Like It's 2040 workshop series. Click below to learn more. #design #designthinking #K12 #educators #education #designresource #AI

Don't miss our first Design Lit Fest this Friday! For more info and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBRXWxnH #design #books #designresource #designthinking #literaryfestival #literature #creativity #innovation #StanfordHomecoming #Homecoming #ReunionWeekend #Alumni #StanfordAlumni