*This is an offsite pre conference workshop* *This Registration Option is Free for Conference Attendees Only* You must pre-register for this workshop on the conference online registration form. Transportation from the conference main location to SCAD facilities will be provided. This workshop is limited to 30 people. You must be registered for the CDS Conference to participate in this workshop. The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is a major cultural and economic engine in the Savannah region, contributing over $1 billion dollars annually to the local economy. SCAD has led the way in shaping Savannah’s identity as a vibrant cultural hub. At SCAD, community engagement and development goes beyond services, and is undergirded through the thoughtful application of design practice, the arts and creativity applied to real-world industry and community needs. This hands-on workshop and field trip will demonstrate how SCAD fosters community engagement through signature programs, partnerships and public-facing art and design initiatives. Presented through the lens of Design Thinking, the presentation will outline how approaches rooted in empathy, collaboration, creativity and purposeful execution can enhance community affinity dynamics and positive relationships. Attendees will be encouraged to consider how they might adopt or apply community engagement strategies and initiatives similar to the SCAD design-oriented approach.
