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.
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Latest Past Events
Design Thinking Breakfast with Dr. Tyra Gross
Virtual EventCasual breakfast series to meet new folks, practice using design, design thinking, and other designerly approaches to create social impact. About this event About Our Guest Dr. Tyra Gross is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Science…
Tidewater Design Jam
Tulane School of Public Health and Topical Medicine (Room 1206) 1440 Canal Street, New OrleansTry on a few design thinking mindsets used by social innovators. We invite you to try out this improvisational type of design workshop. Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tidewater-design-jam-tickets-300993247907 About this event Come join a lively improvisational Design Jam to introduce participants to design…
Penitentiary Philosophies to Abolitionist Alternatives Teach-in
Virtual EventEmergent Grounds in Design Education hosts Penitentiary Philosophies to Abolitionist Alternatives, a Design Justice in the Swamp Teach-In. About this event On Wednesday, April 20th from 4:30-6 PM CT, members of Emergent Grounds in Design Education will facilitate a virtual workshop, 'From…