educational institution in Austin, Texas
Austin Center for Design exists to transform society through design and design education. This transformation occurs through the development of design knowledge directed towards all forms of social and humanitarian problems.
AC4D offers a one year program - held on site (on nights and weekends) in Austin, Texas - emphasizing creative problem solving related to human behavior, through the use of advanced technology and novel approaches to business strategy.
The program is ideal for designers, artists, business professionals and technologists with 2-5 years experience doing professional work, or for more seasoned professionals looking to change the trajectory of their careers.
Our curriculum includes instruction in ethnography, prototyping, service design, theory, usability testing, and financial company structures.
Austin Center for Design is not just for designers! We are looking for students who have an existing interest and proven track record in art, design, technology, business, and social work.
Kristine Mudd is a designer who enjoys the discovery, play, analysis, and exploration that is part of her everyday life. Her desire to explore ideas creatively can be traced back to her years as a dancer. Trained in ballet and modern dance, Kristine uses her knowledge of movement to create an esthetic flow to her designs. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with an honors degree in International Relations, Kristine moved to New York City where she began to e... More...
February 6, 2012
In case you missed it, here’s Design Snack #2, posted to Vimeo last week, on Social Entrepreneurship.
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Austin Center for Design is a not-for-profit corporation in Austin, Texas - 501(c)(3), under the status of the IRS.