The Design Science Studio (DSS) is a launchpad, regenerative cultural incubator, educational hub and commUnity for global innovators, artists and designers, where they come together to explore and apply creative solutions for society’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. DSS catalyzes change by combining a interdisciplinary curriculum across art, design, science, technology, and systems thinking, with capacity-building practices rooted in social justice, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.

And why should you care? Because the challenges we face affect us all, and the solutions must come from all corners of the globe.

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We’re proud of our commitment to accessibility, having awarded over $334,500 in participant scholarships, ensuring that opportunities within our community are open to all who aspire to make a positive impact.

266 global projects launched
373 innovators from 42 Countries
$334,500 in participant scholarships

In our current cohort, 76% are on scholarships, ensuring that diverse talents have equal opportunities.

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Supporting innovation can be challenging for women, internationals, creatives of color, and those from low-income backgrounds. Yet, these are the very voices that need to be amplified. Women, in particular, are a vital part of our community. They come from diverse backgrounds and play a crucial role in regenerating our world. Your support empowers participants to unleash their natural genius, resulting in a diverse community of visionaries well-prepared to tackle complexity, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. We're committed to diversity, equity, and access, offering scholarships for those facing financial barriers. With your generous contributions, we can continue to support this (r)Evolutionary program. Join us today in making a difference— fund cultural change now.

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We're on a quest to raise $65,000, and no contribution is too small. With just $2,800, you can sponsor one artist for our program. We believe in our community to help. If 650 people donated $100, we would reach this goal together.

But why $65,000?? This year, during registration, $65,000 of committed support for the scholars was deferred just two days before launching the program. Due to these last-minute changes from these patrons, we have a $65,000 gap that we need to fill to complete the program and support these creators effectively.

Additionally, the Design Science Studio had to take a year off last year because five of the core team members experienced life-threatening injuries and/or health conditions. Restarting such a large initiative this year requires a tremendous amount of effort and care, which is currently underway.

We've come this far, but we need your support to enable more creatives and designers to drive change. By contributing to The Diversity and Equity Scholarship Access Fund, you directly support artists from underrepresented backgrounds, giving them equal opportunities to participate and thrive in the DSS cohort.

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The Design Science Studio is a bootstrapped labor of care by a team of interdisciplinary and regenerative artists working at the intersection of art, science, education, regeneration and experience. It was co-founded in 2020 by Roxi Shohadaee, Amanda Joy Ravenhill, Faith Flanigan, and Nicolás Alcalá through a partnership between habRitual and the Buckminster Fuller Institute; building on the ideas and legacy of Buckminster Fuller and in support of the Regenerative Paradigm Shift. Within DSS, artists receive support to create projects across various mediums that envision a regenerative, equitable future, spanning visual art, written stories, immersive experiences and much more. Our collective vision is to empower and build capacity in artists and designers through the DSS. We believe in building a regenerative future together. Join us in shaping a world that works for all.

The Design Science Studio is actively stewarded by habRitual with non-profit 501c-3 status through a fiscal sponsorship via the Buckminster Fuller Institute.

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Design Science Studio: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Scholarship Fund

By Buckminster Fuller Institute

Design Science Studio: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Scholarship Fund