
Design is a tool for ownership.
Three ways design empowers our partners to solve problems

Three ways design empowers our partners to solve problems


Co-founder Sara Cantor is featured in this article about why and how we prototype.

Co-founder Sara Cantor spoke about how she developed her philosophy on values-based design.

As an architecture student, I was taught to play the role of the hero. I learned about a long legacy…
Betsy Ramaccia
Co-founder Sara Cantor contributes to this collection by elevating the issue of systemic racism.

Co-founder George Aye shares his thoughts on the opportunity for designers to coordinate with social movements.

GGS has a case study in this book about how information design can change the course of history.

Co-founder Sara Cantor reflects on her leadership journey and philosophy.


“The way we spend our money is one of our sources of power, as an organization and as individuals…”
Taylor Lay
A public school teacher and GGS project participant is featured in a chapter on making students’ research and decision-making meaningful.

Co-founder Sara Cantor guides students through careers in design and social impact.

Co-founder George Aye spoke about the need for a moral framework in the design industry.

Co-founder Sara Cantor speaks with Dawan Stanford about the development of a social design practice.

Co-founder George Aye speaks with some incredible students about the pitfalls of creating a design studio focused on social impact.




Co-Founder Sara Cantor authors a piece on her experience making impact in rural communities.


Sara Cantor and reps from the Diverse Elders Coalition, Justice in Aging, and SAGE discuss systemic approaches to systemic problems.

Co-founder George Aye talks with Dawan Stanford about an ethical framework for design.


Sara Cantor presents a framework for redistributing power through design, then hosts a panel with social sector leaders.


A team of social impact designers is gathering like-minded people to vent about the current political situation—and build relationships to keep making progress.

Sara Cantor discusses how she left a corporate job that wasn’t bringing her joy, and why persistence is not always a good thing.
