DC Design

We believe in the inherent value and purpose of every human life. We're working to make sure everyone, regardless of circumstances, can reach their fullest potential.

We design strategies, products, and services alongside communities to remove the barriers that make it hard to succeed.

HERE'S WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN ACTION

What Is Human-Centered Design?

Social problems are complex. They cannot be solved overnight.

That’s why we believe that meaningful design occurs out of co-creation, working together to find the solution rather than a top-down approach. Our process enables the end-users to be a part of the brainstorm, iteration, and experimentation that goes into building a new model, product, or service.  

We help governments, businesses, non-profits, and educators innovate and solve problems through human-centered design.

OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS AND NEWS

Redesigning the Criminal Justice System in the United States

We are launching a new series on criminal justice reform that looks at the specific challenges we currently face as a country in our prisons and jails, how we got here, and what we can do about it. This first piece tackles the status quo, looking at the stats, and how the US adds up internationally.

A Bold Judge in California Does More than Just Administer Jail Sentences

Read about Stephen Manley, part 2 of our series on Criminal Justice Reform, who is questioning whether our courts go far enough -- a jail sentence, he says, is not the answer.  The courts have to be far more involved.

Our 2017 Impact Report

Last year we worked on criminal justice, helped redesign emergency departments, addressed education systems, and ran our award-winning program for high school students, Design the Future. Click below for the full report.