05 Mari Nakano - Using Design for the Social Good

Mari Nakano is a social impact designer and Artcenter alum at forefront of her profession. She was recently named the Deputy Director of the Service Design Studio at the New York City’s Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity. Previously, Mari spent four years as the Design and Interaction Lead for UNICEF’s Office of Innovation. Mari has dedicated much of her work to helping children and underserved communities worldwide. She can trace her journey from a house of makers and artists to a trailblazing career in a field of social innovation, with years of tireless work for at risk populations. In today’s episode, Mari shares where she she draws her innovation, how she uses her problem-solving tactics closer to home, and the value of doing good in the world. Learn more about Mari Nakano and her work at http://cargocollective.com/marinakano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Join us as we investigate the powers of art and science–and the extraordinary, unexpected outcomes when the two fields intersect. This four-part series features prominent artists and scientists tackling big ideas about dark matter and transcendence from right- and left-brain points of view. At ArtCenter, science and art often cross paths–after all, CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are in our backyard, allowing for unique collaborations through programs, exhibitions, internships and more. With Why AxS, we invite you into insightful conversations with some of the brilliant minds in our orbit as they explore the many big why's that come with being a tiny part of this universe.