Design for America

📍 Chicago, United States🗓 Founded 2009👥 189 employees💰 Last funded Sep 2017
🌐 designforamerica.com
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Design for America (DFA) is a network of innovators using design thinking skills for local social impact. Developed by a faculty member and her students, DFA shapes the next generation of social innovators. The DFA experience begins with a campus DFA studio where students act on their commitment to design for social good. They are joined by faculty and staff mentors who share the belief that education happens 24/7, that the college experience extends well beyond the classroom, and that real-world collaboration enhances learning, community and the university alike. The DFA Alumni + Friends Network includes alumni + professionals spanning a diversity of industries and functions. In 2018, DFA was honored with a National Design Award from Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in recognition of "excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life." In 2020, DFA joined with the Watson Foundation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Design for America?
Design for America has 2 investors on record on gritt.io and 2 late-stage investors.
When did Design for America last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Design for America recorded on gritt.io was in September 2017.
When was Design for America founded?
Design for America was founded in 2009.
What industry is Design for America in?
Design for America operates in Design. Find similar Design investors on gritt.io.
Where is Design for America based?
Design for America is headquartered in Chicago, United States.