Using Design to Make Cities More Accessible From: Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering - 08/07/2017 By: Amanda Morris Held from August 4th to 7th, this year's leadership studio welcomed 105 students from 33 universities to learn about design, social innovation, and creative leadership. Sponsored by 3M, James Dyson Foundation, Shure, and Sodexo, the event challenged students to use human-centered design to develop solutions to improve accessibility in urban areas. Students met with several community members and then brainstormed and prototyped solutions to make cities more welcoming and safer for people with diverse needs. Read the entire article and view a video (2:53) at: www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2017/08/using-design-to-make-cities-more-accessible.html?utm_source=alumni-newsletter-09-01-17