• The Zappa Challenge: Mischief by Design

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    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, […]

  • From Startup Idea to Prototype

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    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 […]

  • Research With Not For: Participatory Design Workshop

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    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 […]

  • Embracing Ambiguity Through Zentangling

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    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!

  • Best Practices for Indie Artists

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    Considering a career as an independent artist? Join Set Hernandez, LA-based filmmaker, writer, and community organizer, for an interactive workshop sharing the necessary skills for a successful career as an independent artist. Learn best practices for applying to fellowships and grants, developing your portfolio, and building relationships with your community! RSVP Required — Click to […]

  • Tea + Tangles

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    Learn the mindful art of Zentangling, creating simple abstract patterns to fill in empty space and drawings, over a cup of tea & biscuits as you meet new friends! You will get to learn about patterns to use as you Zentangle, as well as share a bit about yourself through this meditative art with others. […]

  • Career Strategy by Design: Job Search as a Creative Process

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    Career Strategy by Design is a practical workshop on approaching the job search with intention. In the context of a changing job market, you’ll work through tools for exploring options, evaluating real opportunities, and deciding what to pursue next. RSVP Required — Click to Register! Sam Alvita is the founder of Work Rewritten and a […]

  • Design Thinking Crash Course

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    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 […]

  • The Curious Case of a Venture-Backed Company

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    Join the RLCIE, Claremont Accelerator, and the Hive for a special collaborative event featuring Cameron Hajialiakbar, startup lawyer at Cooley LLP. RSVP Required — Click to Register! Cameron will walk us through the whole journey of a startup — from the earliest stages of ideation and team formation, to fundraising, scaling, and navigating legal challenges […]

  • Mindful Leadership

    Studio 1 -- The Hive 130 E 7th St, Claremont, United States

    This workshop explores how empathy, care, and mindfulness shape meaningful leadership. Through reflection and Human-Centered Design, students will identify strengths, gain practical tools, and consider how leading with joy and connection can empower teams and serve communities. RSVP Required — Click to Register!   Kareem Collie is an accomplished design professional and educator with extensive […]