CoDesign Collaborative curates and produces design-centered exhibitions, publications, and educational initiatives for creative problem solvers of all ages and career levels. Founded in 2009 as Design Museum Boston and then rebranding to Design Museum Everywhere, this unique community-centered and virtual design destination has always believed that design is a tool for social good.
A museum without walls was a groundbreaking concept at the outset. But, as they evolved and grew over the years, they felt the need for a name to better represent their work. CoDesign Collaborative expresses the collective nature of their ongoing journey.
While their name and visual identity are evolving, the organization’s core mission to inspire social change through the transformative power of design remains the same.
- Introduce the Public to the Power of Design: Showcasing how design shapes the world and empowering individuals to contribute to its improvement.
- Foster Community: Building a large, diverse network of designers and creative problem solvers motivated by social change.
- Diversify the Field: Creating opportunities for women, BIPOC, queer, and disabled people within the design profession.
- Tell Stories: Highlighting projects and individuals who embody designing for a better world.
- Facilitate Connections: Engaging stakeholders and volunteers in collaborative efforts to drive our shared impact vision.
Alongside the name change, this innovative organization also renamed its quarterly magazine from Design Museum Magazine to Unfold. Each season the publication takes a deep dive into one topic to explore its societal, cultural, and human impact. Guest editors and a curated list of expert contributing writers have explored topics such as policing, education, diversity in design, and healthcare.
In their fall issue just released, Unfold explores the intersection of technological innovation, social change, and meaningful impact. This edition, the first under the new magazine name, dives into technology’s potential to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future with critical topics such as responsible tech, climate tech, and digital accessibility, offering insights into how EmTech (emerging technology) can and should be addressing societal challenges.
With in-person and streaming events, school outreach, and innovative programs, CoDesign Collaborative brings together a global community of practicing designers, educators, social impact professionals, and a broad audience of individuals who care about how design impacts their world.
For more information about the organization, visit them at CoDesignCollaborative.org.