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What makes us different

We are caring

We're special because we care - about each other, about our communities, and about our impact. We work hard and have together to learn from each other. We ask for support and offer our help. We care about the legacy we leave behind in the world and want to make it a better place for our children, families and communities.

We are diverse

We come from all sorts of backgrounds, nationalities and genders. We work across so many different parts of the world, institutions and businesses. With us, you'll get to share your story, and listen to others' stories, lessons and challenges.

We are united

We are united in using our skills to make a difference. We are passionate about so many different topics - from education to digital health, from government services to wellness.

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What our community is saying

I really enjoyed different perspectives from people all over the world. I really liked that dynamic. I really appreciate how generous people are of their time and resources, and how supportive our community is.
Dawn Peterson
United States
It's a great opportunity to creatively learn applied and theoretical design thinking!
Terrence Johnson
United States
I’m thankful to have been a part of Design for Impact and its Coaching Clinics.

It has allowed me to dedicate time each week in learning Systems Thinking from the basics with the participation of an engrossed team of thinkers from around the globe.
Bhooshan Pandya
Canada
I have been leveraging the Design for Impact community to continue learning experience/service design practices. Our exercises are output focused, and collaboration is productive and enjoyable.

What I appreciate most is the various points of view I have access to from a group of designers with diverse backgrounds and expertise from around the globe.
Kyle Godbey
United States
Design for Impact has helped give me the knowledge and skills I needed to enter a career in Design. Abram is an excellent instructor and has taught me the fundamentals of UX design and research.

The program attracts people from diverse cultural, educational, and employment backgrounds. I have enjoyed collaborating to work through a UX design problem from beginning to end as a team.
Hannah Willoughby
C3 Human Factors Consulting

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Make a difference! Life is too short.

Early on in my career, I was determined to work on solving problems that I truly know will make a positive impact to the world. After finishing university, I landed a job that helped me work around the world to tackle real world problems - from malnutrition, domestic violence, to biosecurity, disaster management and unemployment.

Since then, I have met many people who wanted to use their life for a purpose greater than money. They wanted to make a difference and impact their community in a positive way.

As long as people like yourself spend time to understand and tackle real world problems, we can create a better tomorrow.

We can't wait to welcome you.

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Abram El-Sabagh