Events

Looking for a more bottom-up approach to uncovering findings in your design research? Participatory Design is all about engaging people to actively participate in the design process. Join Asha Srikantiah […]

How personal challenges become ideas worth building. Some of the most meaningful companies don’t begin with a technology or a search for the next big market. They begin with something […]

Build a startup idea fast: pitch a problem, form a team, define your MVP, assign roles, sprint to prototype, and demo your solution with peer feedback. A high-energy session focused […]

Hear the story of the famous Zappa prank, then use human-centered design and your creativity to dream up an unexpected, benevolent prank of your own. Led by designer and storyteller, […]

Inspired by the beloved NPR series but with a Haunted Hive-y twist, Tiny Patio is a bite-sized outdoor concert showcasing Claremont student musicians. Join us to jam out to some spooky tunes and support our local music community for Halloween! RSVP Recommended – Click here to register!

Design thinking is a way to uncover unmet human needs by rapidly generating many potential solutions, creating prototypes, and testing your designs. This fast-paced, hands-on experience gives you a memorable exploration into designing something amazing. A great introduction to the highly-sought-after full course, Human-Centered Design, this session gives students a little taste of what we […]

Sparkathon is a design thinking competition that challenges teams of 4 - 6 students to collaboratively solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. As the largest and most interdisciplinary student competition of the Claremont Colleges (5Cs), Sparkathon attracts students from across Southern California. More than just a one-day event, Sparkathon supports winning teams over […]

Got a creative practice that you'd love to turn into your full-time job? It's absolutely possible! Learn the skills and mindsets that artist, educator, and researcher Sophie Wang (PO '14) used to turn her passion for science and justice into a sustainable and fulfilling creative career. RSVP Required – Click here to register! Sophie Wang […]

The Ethical AI Hackathon 2026 brings together 100+ Claremont Colleges students, innovators, mentors, and industry partners for a full day of collaborative problem-solving and innovation. Participants will work in teams across four transdisciplinary tracks: Physical AI & Robotics, GIS, Ethical AI & Policy, and AI & Healthcare Systems. Teams will develop solutions to real-world challenges […]