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This season, may your moments be filled with cheer and laughter among friends and family—or simply the peaceful silence of snow falling. ❄️✨ Take time to pause, recharge, and savor the beauty around you. See you in January!

🎸 How does @TaylorGuitars reflect the values of our cross-border region in its global framework? Discover the connection between this iconic brand and the cultural richness of our community. 🎥 Watch here: wdc2024.org/spotlight/tayl… #CrossBorderInnovation #WDC2024 #TaylorGuitars

🌍 How do brands connect communities and support activism through design? @erwinhines of @FutureIsColor shares how design fosters pride in our city’s artistic identity. 🎥 Watch his story: wdc2024.org/spotlight/erwi… #DesignActivism #WDC2024 #ArtAndDesign

🎓 How are these professors at @cetysuni shaping impactful designers just a few miles from us? Explore familiar student activities and innovative teaching methods. 🎥 Watch here: wdc2024.org/spotlight/lore… Deja tu huella… #DesignEducation #WDC2024 #CETYS

🌍 How did we become a cross-border World Design Capital? See how @maximoinc crafted a visual language that unites the shared identity that he and @_mr_robinson_ helped articulate. 🎥 Watch here: wdc2024.org/spotlight/maxi… ...If you're reading this, the dedication at the end might just apply to you! #WDC2024 #CrossBorderDesign #VisualIdentity

🚗 Groundbreaking automotive design is happening in San Diego! Hear from David Woodhouse, VP of Design at Nissan Design America, on how relationships and diverse perspectives drive innovation. 🎥 Watch now: wdc2024.org/spotlight/davi… #AutomotiveDesign #DesignInnovation #WDC2024

Congrats to Laurel Riek and researchers at the UC San Diego Healthcare Robotics Lab! "CARMEN: A Cognitively Assistive Robot for Personalized Neurorehabilitation at Home" received a best paper award nomination at the ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction. @TheOfficialACM @HRI_Conference today.ucsd.edu/story/uc-san-d…

Congratulations to @not_the_actor on earning tenure!

This groundbreaking study showcases the potential of AI in enhancing doctors' training for better health outcomes. A step into the future of #healthinnovation. #ucsd #design today.ucsd.edu/story/transfor… @UCSDMedSchool @UCSDJacobs @nadir_weibel

Congratulations to @stevendow on earning the designation of full professor!

The future is in the past. Take an in-depth look at how the use of land, food and technology through an Indigenous lens can benefit all. Watch “Our America: Indigenous Futures” featuring Design Lab's faculty member Keolu Fox: ouramericaabc.com/indigenous-fut…

“How might healthcare be delivered to everyone?” At the Beyond Boundaries Health track, @AronoffEliah and the Center for Health Design team launched “Lifesaver,” a universal essential health platform for anyone, just back from testing with the NASA/Seti Mars Analog in the Arctic circle; and “n.Gen,” a project with Hollywood artists and designers that challenges us to reimagine what we wear and carry everyday. #ucsd #lifesaver #ngen #howmightwe #healthinnovation @UCSanDiego @QI_UCSD @pascalleetweets @EmaSciate

During the Beyond Boundaries conference health track, @AronoffEliah and co-chairs @alexjadad and Tamen Jadad-Garcia, together with @MarcoWerman, kicked off the $1B “Resilient Health Challenge.” The team raised the dialogue to a global level, challenging the designers in all of us to join the conversation with the World. #ucsd #design #healthinnovation #howmightwe @UCSanDiego @QI_UCSD

@ejaywang and team have been recognized with an NIH Trailblazer Award: today.ucsd.edu/story/uc-san-d… @UCSDJacobs

📣 The Design Lab welcomes our community to a special book launch event and Q&A with "Ripples of Diversity" author @CarrieMSawyer ! ✨Come join us for a meaningful and practical conversation about one of today’s most emotional topics. "Bring your questions—whether they’re big, small, or in-between," says Sawyer. "No question is too small or awkward, and every curiosity is encouraged." ✨ Plus, enjoy book-signing, networking, and building community! RSVP by Wednesday, 12/4 (link in bio). Thursday, December 12, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm The Design Lab

A special thank-you to @UCSanDiego leadership and @jnd1er for their support Saturday of the @wdc2024 convocation ceremony and Design Lab 10th anniversary celebration. What better way to celebrate a decade of design impact than coming full circle to the place the WDC bid began, right here on the UC San Diego campus? We are honored to live and work for and with our UC San Diego and cross-border communities.

The Design Lab was proud to co-host the World Design Convocation Ceremony at Epstein Family Amphitheater last weekend. While we said goodbye to the San Diego Tijuana designation, we welcomed the future of our cross-border collaboration, and proudly passed the torch to Frankfurt RheinMain, Germany. Design Lab Director and WDC San Diego Tijuana board chair Mai Nguyen was among those to speak at the celebration. Thomas Garvey, @_mr_robinson_ @IllyaHaro @ToddGloria @SDArtsComm @tadsethparzen @CMRaulCampillo, Carolina Romahn also shown. @worlddesignorg

San Diego, Tijuana Youth symphonies unite for historic cross-border performance at World Design Capital convocation ceremony + Design Lab 10th anniversary celebration: cbsnews.com/news/san-diego… via @CBSNews

Get ready to make a difference! The Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum is coming to UC San Diego on November 21-22, 2024! Join Indigenous leaders from around the world for cultural workshops, panel discussions, an Indigenous film showcase, cultural performances, and a vibrant Indigenous Bazaar. Spread the word, get involved, and be part of this transformative event! Learn more and register at indigenousforum.org.

The Design Lab is proud to announce the live release of Our America: Indigenous Futures, a special from @ABC, a TV special that goes live across the country today. Our own @KeoluFox is running the anchor leg, so don't miss it! View and share the full special here! ouramericaabc.com/indigenous-fut…