The Phyllis M. Taylor Center
for Social Innovation and Design Thinking
The Taylor Center cultivates a diverse network of changemakers who are working and learning together to create a more just and equitable society.
Our programs are grounded in the teaching, research, and practice of social innovation and design thinking.
Taylor Center News


Design Justice Happy Hour
Habana Outpost 1040 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LAJoin us for a fun and informal gathering to discuss the importance of design justice and its impact, happening on September 28Come join us for a fun-filled evening of discussion at the Design Justice Happy Hour! This event is the…
Design Thinking 101
Propeller 4035 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, New Orleans, LAJoin for a hands-on introduction to design thinking: a creative, people-first approach to solving complex problems. With breakfast!This hands-session will introduce you to the tools and mindsets of design thinking (DT), a problem-solving approach anyone can use to make change…
Design Thinking Breakfast with Rae Stevenson!
Liberty's Kitchen 300 N. Broad St. Suite #101, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LACasual breakfast series to meet new folks, practice using design, design thinking, and other designerly approaches to advance social impact.This is an in-person event. The location of the event is Liberty's Kitchen (300 N Broad St. Suite 101)!About Our Facilitator…
Design Justice Happy Hour
Habana Outpost 1040 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116, New Orleans, LAJoin us for a fun and informal gathering to discuss the importance of design justice and its impact, happening on November 30Come join us for a fun-filled evening of discussion at the Design Justice Happy Hour! This event is the…