DSI Stories & Highlights
Exploring the impact of multidisciplinary design on real-world social challenges.
Design for Social Impact program bridges disciplines for real change
OSU’s 27-credit certificate connects engineering, business, and the arts. Students solve real-world problems, from environmental sensors to inclusive apparel, working directly with community partners.
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Student Innovation in Design for Social Impact Capstone
OSU’s DSI capstone course connects students with real-world clients to solve complex problems. Using professional SCRUM methods, teams have developed accessible fashion resources, water purification offsets, and climate change exhibits.
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Inclusive Innovation: Designing for Diverse Sensory Experiences
In collaboration with Portland nonprofit CymaSpace, DSI students developed a portable, sensory-rich console designed for neurodivergent, blind, and deaf schoolchildren. The project utilizes haptics, textures, and AI to create an autonomous, accessible gaming experience.
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