- Product + System Designer
- Sr Manager of Innovation
From EDI to Social Impact
Overview
Many EDI graduates put their Service Design and Design Strategy skills to work in the social impact sector. On this page, learn about electives and extracurriculars available to EDI students and explore the perspectives of EDI alumni currently working in the social impact sector.
Electives & Extracurriculars
Students interested in social impact roles draw on key concepts from all of the EDI studio courses and take electives through Northwestern Engineering, the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Kellogg School of Management. Outside of the classroom, students work on start-ups at The Garage and participate in Design For America as well as cross-campus design challenges.
Relevant electives include:
Careers
Here are some of the job titles held by EDI alumni working in the social impact industry.
- Civic Design Coach
- Service Designer
EDI Alumni in Social Impact
Meet just a few of the EDI alumni working in the social impact industry.


