Articles by Danielle Lake
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Design Forge 2023 to focus on ‘intergenerational community-building’ this week
February 17, 2023
From March 29-31, the Design Forge will share stories and strategies for cultivating intergenerational design projects that foster pluralistic, participatory communities.
Jam-packed month of design thinking this Winter Term
January 23, 2023
Exciting things are happening in the Center for Design Thinking this January with 15 students learning to harness the power of design thinking to support four diverse client projects.
The Center for Design Thinking launches ‘Mentoring Constellations’ workshop
November 11, 2022
The workshop is making a difference for Elon and Alamance County communities and is specially designed to help participants generate a mentoring constellation, explore opportunities for enhancing their connections and leave with next-step strategies for cultivating a lifelong network of support.
The Power and Place Collaborative launches new partnerships this fall
October 16, 2022
The Power and Place Collaborative invites the Elon community to two Building Bridges community events this fall on Nov. 9 and Dec. 3.
Masters of Education Design Thinking students connect Burlington youth to local histories and the power of story
July 14, 2022
In partnership with the Power and Place Collaborative and Burlington Summer Youth Camps, Elon Master of Education students connected over 200 Burlington youth through design thinking workshops on the power of sharing stories and connecting to our communities.
Elon faculty infuse equity-centered design thinking pedagogies across the curriculum
May 3, 2022
The 2022 Design Thinking Community of Practice supports faculty projects infusing design thinking across the curriculum.
Elon student helps make a place for the past through The Power and Place Collaborative
March 23, 2022
Elon senior Nyla Rivers extends Power and Place Collaborative efforts to support Alamance intergenerational storytelling.
Imagining more playful and joyful collaborative learning: The Center for Design Thinking hosts ‘Imagine That!’
February 25, 2022
The Center for Design Thinking and Elon parent Scott Duncan present "Imagine That!," a game to help catalyze student motivation towards team- and challenge-based learning.
The Center for Design Thinking launches “Elon By {Your} Design” initiative
August 3, 2021
“Elon By {Your} Design” is headed for Elon 101 courses this fall. This workshop assists students in the creation of a holistic Elon plan, reflecting the balance of academics, experiences, and student wellness. Design Thinking Student Catalysts lead the workshop through hands-on activities and discussions.
Elon By Design to host 2021 Design Forge June 3-4
May 24, 2021
It is not too late to participate in Elon's 2021 Design Forge! The Forge is bringing twenty-one teams from across higher education and non-profit sectors together to design participatory placemaking projects. Event keynotes and workshops will feature North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, Dr. Josina Vink from Oslo School of Architecture and Design, and the Creative Reaction Lab.