Special Subject: Art, Culture, and Technology

Source: https://act.mit.edu/academics/courses/special-subject-art-culture-and-technology-transversal-design-for-social-impact-fall-2024/ Parent: https://act.mit.edu/academics/courses/

Instructor : Yvette Man-yi Kong

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

Credit : 3-0-3 G

Schedule : F 9:30-12:30

Location : E15-207

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 innovation framework of DesignX, promoting introspection and thoughtful deliberation before diving into design interventions. This transdisciplinary class initiates a collaboration between ACT and the Morningside Academy of Design through DesignX. Students design and present visual representations on the social impact area they choose to innovate and explore on. Undergraduates are welcome.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor

[### Transversal Design for Social Impact (Fall 2025) – CANCELLED

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[### Transversal Design for Social Impact

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

[### Yvette Man-yi Kong

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