Design Forward

Design Forward is a twice-annual program that engages College of Design community members in service projects that help improve the quality of life for members of our communities.

Spring 2024 Service Project

Event Details

Design Forward | Art 4 Shelter
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
4:30-7:30 PM 
Rapson Hall Courtyard 
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Bring your family and friends and join members of the College of Design community for a UMN Day of Service activity in Rapson Hall! Come and go any time that fits your schedule.

Volunteers will create a piece of 5"x7" or 8"x10" artwork which Simpson Housing Services will sell at their upcoming Art 4 Shelter auction event. Each piece of art sold at the event provides a night of housing for someone in need.

We'll have some materials, but volunteers can also bring their own or donate materials if desired! This event is drop-in, so you can come and leave anytime during the activity. Light snacks will be provided.

This event is open to everyone—a background in art is not required!

Registration is requested to help with planning but all are welcome to drop by and make art to donate.

Register

Questions? 

Contact Lilly Kuiken, [email protected]

To see more day of service activities during the month of April or add your own, visit the UMN Day of Service website.

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Past Design Forward Projects and Partners

2023: Hamline Midway Elders
2022: AVIVO, Residential Painting Project, Hamline Midway Elders
2021: Hidden Falls Regional Park Planting
2020: Laptop Drive, College of Design IT
2019: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Great River Greening
2018: Cookie Cart, Great River Greening, Bridging
2017: The Food Group, Urban Ventures
2016: Urban Ventures, Second Harvest Heartland
2015: Arc Greater Twin Cities and Value Village, Second Harvest Heartland
2014: Rebuilding Together Twin Cities

 

2023–24 College to Career Program Sponsors

Cum Laude

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Honors

A portion of Honors level sponsorship and half of all sponsorship after program expenses goes to support Design Justice fellowships and initiatives.

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