AASHE Campus Sustainability Hub

This program delves into the methods and practices of design research, strategy, sustainability and social innovation. It is a unique educational experience offered by George Brown College in partnership with leading designers and industry.

Apply universal and sustainable design principles to complex global problems in order to create intelligent solutions that address environmental, social and economic challenges. Manage an Integrated Design Process to deliver human-centred design strategy projects for government, corporations and non-profit organizations. Design collaboratively in an interdisciplinary studio environment to complete environmental, communication, product, service and system design projects. Apply primary and secondary research methodologies to the design process using a think/make practice model to achieve project outcomes that meet user needs. Adhere to the professional practices of a design studio in order to facilitate the success of design teams in achieving project results. Participate in a multi-phase design process in order to create a holistic, integrated and realistic design project. Liaise and manage the design process to provide solutions for clients including design, documentation, tendering, fabrication and delivery. Present research results and design solutions to a diverse audience utilizing effective communication strategies.

• Link: Interdisciplinary Design Strategy (Postgraduate) at the Institute Without Boundaries Program (G414)