ArtCenter College of Design

Kevin Bethune is a unicorn even by Silicon Valley standards, with career credits that include nuclear engineer, Nike Air Jordan designer and innovation think-tank founder. In this deeply introspective #ChangeLab podcast Bethune reflects on the obstacles he faced as a BIPOC and the importance of taking the high road, in business and in life: http://bit.ly/KBethune

Whether photographing Compton Cowboys or Levi's latest campaign, Melodie Mcdaniel frames her images with authenticity and empathy. #DotMag #ArtCenterAlumni

"Being a Black artist. I think it means being honest." Erin Taj, Illustration & Graphic Design, 2012 Taj is one of approx 300 Black ArtCenter graduates; learn more about her experience as a student & creative as part of Impact 90/300: http://bit.ly/ACerintaj : Elizabeth Gray Bayne

It doesn't feel like fall without ArtCenter's annual #CarClassic. This year, we're proud to announce the launch of a year-long Virtual Car Classic series celebrating the best in #TransportationDesign, including talks with top designers, exciting student work and more. Join us Sun, Oct. 25 at 1PM for a sneak peek of what we have planned.

Life Without Plastic, a Newell Brands Sponsored Project, tapped students to design 6 different products with materials to reduce reliance on plastics and promote sustainability. #DotMag

Movin' on up...and not stopping until we hit the top!

Can you make a performance shoe faster? #ProductDesign students drilled, boiled, cut and took inspiration from a cheetah's spine to create a SpeedHack as part of the PasX shoe design class.

Pioneering photographer Barbara DuMetz talks bringing diversity to both sides of the camera on our latest #ChangeLab podcast. Listen & subscribe: http://bit.ly/DuMetz #blacklivesmatter #blackthought

Think locally, act globally: ArtCenter Community Hubs offer maker-spaces, workshops, lectures and social activities for students attending remotely from Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul. Learn more: http://bit.ly/AChub

Kids bored at home? Alum Charlie Hodges talks about creating nutritious play Wed., Oct. 21 at 12PM. The designer/entrepreneur built Archamelia, a sustainably-manufactured toy house that offers non-gendered, open-ended, customizable make-believe.

"We're being limited as a Black community by what we think are the avenues of expression." Jori Brown, Environmental Design, 2013 Jori is one of approx 300 Black ArtCenter graduates; learn more about his experience as a student and creative as part of Impact 90/300: http://bit.ly/ACJoriBrown : Elizabeth Bayne

Thumbs up to ArtCenter #ProductDesign students who used 3D printers to create 3,800 face shields for frontline workers! #DotMag