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
Changemaker Institute Application Opens
Applications are now open for the Changemaker Institute, a semester-long program that supports graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students in building a business or program with social or environmental impact. Download the 2023/2024 CI Application (Due Nov 1) Instructions to…
Taylor Welcomes Rae Stevenson & Asia-Vinae Palmer
In August The Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking welcomed Rae Stevenson and Asia-Vinae Palmer to the Team. Rae Stevenson, Ph.D., joins the Taylor Center as a Visiting Assistant Professor, bringing her distinctive blend of social science research…
Taylor Impact 2022-2023
Throughout the year the Taylor Team has been working collectively to foster greater social impact and empower changemakers on campus and in the New Orleans community. Check out our annual report. Taylor Impact Report by Tulane Taylor Center
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…