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Northwestern University

About Us

Societal innovation through human-centered design.

Educating innovators and action-oriented makers

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Less talk, more action

We educate action-oriented makers, giving them the technical skills to move across domains, identify convergences, and create impactful solutions through human-centered design. 

Solving problems with societal impact

Recognizing the ecological, social, and economic impacts of design choices, we prioritize understanding the "why" before the "what" to create solutions with positive societal impact.

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Ford Design Center

Engineering is our foundation

We’re part of the McCormick School of Engineering, grounding us in engineering principles and mindset. We make things that work. 

Interdisciplinary Programs

We provide a variety of immersive, interdisciplinary programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals that teach collaboration and leadership in design thinking.

The Segal Environment

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