The Rick and Susan Sontag Center for Collaborative Creativity (aka the Hive) is a design center serving the students, staff and faculty of the Claremont Colleges.
We believe everyone has tremendous untapped creative potential, and it’s our job as designers, researchers, and educators to help develop creativity and confidence.
We believe collaborative and interdisciplinary experiences are necessary to develop better problem finders (and solvers) to address the world’s problems, and we believe the best way to apply this approach is in the liberal arts.
We play, experiment, fail, and learn from that failure; we are building our creative confidence.
Join us in making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year: the Year of the Snake! These lanterns symbolize happiness and hope for a bright future and make a charming addition to your décor for this holiday. Snacks and drinks will be provided! RSVP Recommended — Click to Register!
You’re trying to make a positive impact in the world, but goodness! Are you supposed to feel this depleted? Scattered? Dejected? Come practice mindful breathing, walking, eating, and listening in community. We'll get grounded, reconnect with ourselves, and nourish our spirits to keep us going for the long run. No experience needed; please arrive on […]
Curious about startups? Interested in how founders channel their creativity, talents, and grit to tackle problems that matter? Join us for an evening of candid conversation with StoryHouse Ventures' Josh Tatum, and venture-backed CEO Mike Gose! Hear their stories, ask your questions, and connect with inspiring change-makers from the Claremont Colleges! RSVP Required — Click […]
Inspired by the beloved NPR series but with a Hive-y twist, Tiny Patio is a bite-sized outdoor concert showcasing Claremont student musicians. Join us to jam out to some live tunes and support our local music community! RSVP Recommended — Click to Register!
Find us where the plain truth meets the literary device spice! We’ll explore and practice how creativity can turn a list of facts into a vibrant, memorable story. Whether you’ve been carrying a story you need to tell or you're seeking the core of your next personal statement, we can help. Come try it out […]
Let artist and DIY enthusiast Kid Garcia (@kidpomona) show you some DIY art basics and learn about its punk roots at the same time! Delve into zine making, printing, and using free online/local resources to allow your creativity to keep flowing while still being budget friendly. The best age to start creating art is LITERALLY […]
The Hive Five is an ongoing 5-part podcast. In the series, each episode represents one stage of the human-centered design process: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test.
Shannon Randolph, Hive Director of Global Impact, shares stories and lessons from her experience designing the Hive's first participatory, community-based global design fellowship program in Vietnam.
Check out Pomona College's recent article featuring a Human-Centered Design alumni!
