Design Problem

Create a practical solution to connect climate experts with design educators to bring more climate action into the design classroom.

Research Questions

How can design educators create pedagogy and curriculum infused with climate science, justice, and action? How can design educators better connect with climate experts?

Research Outcomes

Host Eric Benson talks to climate & sustainability experts to help college design educators bring climate science into their classrooms.

Climify Brand Position

At Climify, we share what we learn on our award winning podcast from a diverse group of climate experts with design educators. This practical knowledge helps them better teach the next generation of designers to engage in climate action.

Climify is hopeful, practical, and educational

Our tone is friendly, fun, authentic, and inclusive.

Impacts:

• Functional – Climate-based design syllabi and projects
• Emotional – Provides hope, support, and an inclusive discussion
• Social – Positive climate action

Our pillars are:

• Practical information
• Hopeful, fun communication
• Encourages collaboration
• Promotes climate action

Places to listen:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Pocket Casts
• Google Podcasts

Follow Climify:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Media Kit

Credits

Sound Engineering/Editing

• Eric Benson

Design Team

• Ellen Keith Shaw
• Christine Piolet
• Marc O’Brien

Consulting

• Brandee Nichols
• Bianca Sandiko
• Michelle Ngyuen