Design, at its core, is problem-solving. We are presented with a problem and use our talents to solve it. Design is usually thought of as a profession. However, many designers and creative thinkers are using design-thinking to solve social issues.

On January 26th we hosted Generate: Social Change with the American Institute of Graphic Arts – Portland.  The Generate: Social Change event was a panel discussion with 6 panelists coming from varying backgrounds to discuss how they instigated genuine social good.

Attendees heading into KEEN for the event.

Margret Brown is currently the Graphic Design Manager at Keen.  She was one of the panelists.

Group discussion on Generate: Social Change.

Paul Souders of Mercy Corps and Burk Jackson of Creative Cares answer questions from the audience.

Questions from the audience…

People in the audience are sharing the conversation with friends on Facebook and Twitter.