Designing Together

However complicated or entrenched the challenge, design illuminates the way. Together, we can use the science of design to guarantee a better future.

Corporate Partnerships

Design is a discipline of synthesis, where ideas are built and tested in collaboration with industry. The Design Lab Collaborative program works with industry partners to progress areas of common interest.

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Amazon logo

American Specialty Health logo

Amgen logo

Autodesk logo

Billion Labs logo

Bread Truck Films logo

Cannon Design logo

Caterpillar Foundation logo

Cisco Research logo

Cubic Transportation logo

Decor Plan logo

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Fresh Form logo

GoFundMe logo

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HB Limo Services logo

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IBM logo

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Intersection Design logo

Intuitive Surgical logo

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Katz Associates logo

Lime Scooters logo

Lyft logo

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Microsoft New Future of Work logo

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Nielsen Norman Group logo

Nissan logo

Northwood Design Partners logo

Pacific Power logo

Passion Planner logo

Qualcomm logo

SAP logo

Sheppard Mullin logo

Scale logo

Sony logo

Suja logo

Toyota logo

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Civic Partnerships

The Design Lab works in close collaboration with civic leaders, public agencies, and community organizations to co-create solutions to complex societal challenges. Through design-driven partnerships, we aim to strengthen public systems, inform policy, and center community voices in shaping more equitable futures.

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Boston Public schools logo

City of San Diego logo

City of Tijuana logo

Consulate of Mexico logo

County of San Diego logo

County of San Diego Parks & Rec logo

French Republic seal

Seal of the Government of the Philippines

Institute of Museum and Library Sciences logo

Massachusetts Department of Education logo

Metropolitan Transit System logo

National Science Foundation logo

Navy Medical Center logo

NIH logo

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NYC public schools logo

Office of Naval Research logo

Paris Institute for Advanced Studies logo

PCORI logo

Port of San Diego logo

Seal of Taiwan, Republic of China

San Diego Tourism Authority logo

SANDAG logo

Seattle public schools logo

Seal of the State of California

US Coast Guard logo

US Marine Corps logo

US Naval Institute logo

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Community Partnerships

The Design Lab partners with nonprofits, grassroots organizations, and mission-driven groups to design with—not for—communities. By combining lived experience with design expertise, we help co-develop solutions that reflect local needs, build trust, and drive lasting social impact.