Special Subject: Transversal Design for Social Impact (Half-term H1) (Fall 2023)

Source: https://act.mit.edu/academics/courses/special-subject-art-culture-and-technology-transversal-design-half-term-h1/ Parent: https://act.mit.edu/academics/courses/

Instructor : Azra Aksamija, Svafa Gronfeldt, Yvette Man-yi Kong

Units : G

Lab Fee : Per-term $75 fee after Add Date; SMACT students are exempt

Credit : 3-0-3

Schedule : W 6-9

Location : E15-207

Note: This an H1 half-term subject that meets September 6-October 20, taught by Professor Azra Aksamija, Professor Svafa Gronfeldt, and lecturer Yvette Man-yi Kong.

While design is frequently deployed as a problem-solving instrument, it can unintentionally result in ethical dilemmas and unanticipated outcomes. This course uniquely combines the critical lens of art with the transdisciplinary framework of DesignX, promoting introspection and thoughtful deliberation before diving into design solutions. This class initiates a collaboration between ACT and the Morningside Academy of Design through DesignX. Students engage with a transdisciplinary ensemble of influential speakers. The lecture series also allow students to innovate and explore a social impact design. Undergraduates are welcome.

[### Transversal Design for Social Impact

ResearchAcademics](https://act.mit.edu/2025/02/transversal-design-for-social-impact/)

[### Svafa Gronfeldt

Guests](https://act.mit.edu/about/people/svafa-gronfeldt/)

[### Yvette Man-yi Kong

→ Past Lecturers](https://act.mit.edu/about/people/yvette-man-yi-kong/)

[### Azra Akšamija

→ Professors](https://act.mit.edu/about/people/azra-aksamija/)