Making Things Work for People
One Student's Exploration of Human-Centered Design on Two Campuses
August 26, 2014
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For Allison Wong ’15, being a Brown/RISD dual degree student means thinking a lot about social change - in very creative ways. During her four years in Providence, Allison has explored what she calls “design-based approaches to social innovation,” combining the best of her knowledge and experience from both schools to make serious community impact.