Events

Connect with students, faculty, alumni, and friends from across the 7Cs and beyond for conversation, community, and refreshments. RSVP Recommended – Click here to register!

Create mesmerizing zentangle pieces as we get comfortable with ambiguity, prototyping, and creative risk-taking with each stroke. Doodle away to explore the ol’ design thinking adage that, actually, “you don't need to know where you are exactly going before you begin!” Snacks provided. RSVP Recommended – Click here to register!

Agrivoltaics pioneer Rose Olivas (Pitzer College + CalPoly Pomona) is bringing an innovative approach to sustainable farming in SoCal, helping produce agricultural and solar energy on the same land. Learn more about this technology and mingle with fellow innovators over food and drinks following this engaging talk. Co-sponsored by Innovate Claremont. RSVP Recommended – Click […]

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 (Kounkuey Design Initiative) in this methods-based workshop to practice identifying research objectives, marrying it with interactive engagement, and capturing your findings to deepen your understanding […]

Connect with students, faculty, alumni, and friends from across the 7Cs and beyond for conversation, community, and refreshments! RSVP Recommended – Click here to register!

Turn an idea, identity, or message into something people can see and share. Learn to design and screenprint an image for a club, team, cause, or business. RSVP Required – Click […]

Expand the lifespan of your garments and learn the basics of machine sewing. Gain skills that allow you to resist fast fashion and revitalize existing clothing. RSVP Required – Click here […]

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 […]

Move from abstract to practical design. Make intentional decisions about materials, angle, and form. Build something work keeping. RSVP Required – Click here to register!

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, […]