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Our mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers through the power of design. We are a platform that demonstrates the value of design through action by connecting civic-minded designers with extraordinary nonprofits serving the public good.

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New Destiny Housing for low-income families/individuals at risk of violence and homelessness, designed by Elmslie Osler Architect (EOA).
New Destiny Housing for low-income families/individuals at risk of violence and homelessness, designed by Elmslie Osler Architect (EOA).
desigNYC workshop with non-profits organizations
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desigNYC shown within EmpathiCITY, for the 8th Saint-Etienne International Design Biennale, March 2013
Serviam Gardens by RKLA, agriculture plots for senior residents

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May 17, 2013

WE are BOLD

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Welovebold features executive director Laetitia Wolff in their latest SIR section, Social Innovation Rockstars.
Sharing the good news with all of you desigNYC rockstars!

May 17, 2013

We are BOLD

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Welovebold features El Puente project, a mobile cart for medicinal plants and alternative medicine serving the Latino South Williamsburg neighborhood. The team will present on Saturday May 18 at Wanted Design. Congrats!

May 01, 2013

NYCXDESIGN

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desigNYC is proud to be part of the New York City Council’s design week initiative, launching next weekend. Ed Schlossberg and Michelle Mullineaux of ESI Design have been sitting on the steering and branding committee, Laetitia Wolff on the community… read more >

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