Elon By Design

Leaders in the world of design thinking congregated at Elon April 7-9 for the fifth annual Design Forge.

Elon senior Nyla Rivers extends Power and Place Collaborative efforts to support Alamance intergenerational storytelling.

Human Service Studies, PT and PA students came together to learn about the complexities of caring for children and adults with special needs from APTA-NC Outstanding PT Award-winner, Karen Tartick.

The annual Design Forge will last from April 7 through April 9 with a series of discussion and events featuring Elon faculty and design thinking professionals from around the world.

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 Power and Place Collaborative's second collection of digital stories documenting the lives of Alamance County's Black community premiered Dec. 4 and are available at its website and through the African American Cultural Arts and History Center.

The Power and Place Collaborative is a partnership between Elon University, Burlington's Mayco Bigelow Center, and the African American Cultural Arts and History Center. Students interviewed community members and edited their oral histories into short videos.

The Maker Hub and Center for Design Thinking have partnered together to create the Passport to Play initiative, which rewards students for visiting locations, interacting with social media, creating projects, and learning new skills!

“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.

The two-day hybrid event included teams from 21 universities and community organizations with more than 110 people participating virtually and in-person at the Center for Design Thinking.