School of Visual Arts - Design for Social Innovation

The first MFA program at the intersection of design, social innovation and enterprise.

Design has a place wherever creativity and innovation are needed: in every business, NGO, community, society and government.

MFA Design for Social Innovation was born of the conviction that an abundant and sustainable future will not be realized through the work of any single silo of experts, country or generation. It will come from the integration of wisdom from all of them, from game-changing collaboration between them, and the application of creativity and new thinking.

For students, this is the map, the tool kit and the community of mentors and partners – the doorway into a life of purpose, impact and fulfillment.

For business, this is an opportunity to be a partner in designing a resilient future along with us.

Campaigns

Buffalo Prize Scholarship

Watch for announcements regarding the Buffalo Prize Scholarship program. The Buffalo Scholarship Prize will be awarded to a woman with a connection to...

Why DSI

MFA Design for Social Innovation at SVA

Thought Pieces

This campaign is the general outreach of thought pieces and articles by Cheryl to bring attention to the program

Paul Polak Scholarship Recipients

We are delighted to announce the Paul Polak Scholarship from MFA Design for Social Innovation at SVA NYC. Paul has been a friend, advisor and...

Design & Business

Design entails a unique combination of creativity, strategy, and execution that business is embracing across the board, from MBA programs to...

Games for Impact

Game design is a new innovation tool and a valuable skill for anyone working inside corporations, at non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and...

AIGA SLED

AIGA Good Leadership and SLED class promotions and news

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