The DFA NYU Studio is founded on our passion and belief that we can use human-centered design to tackle local social issues to develop solutions that have impact locally and globally. Our board students from different nationalities academic interests is united by the idea that by working together, we will promote positive changes. As a DFA Studio, we are part of a movement, which tackles America’s most daunting issues using our abilities at the local level. DFA NYU Studio is a powerful platform to connect students from different schools and develop a community of socially mindful change makers. We provide opportunities for students to go outside of the classroom and put their learning into action through social innovation and entrepreneurship. We transform students from thinkers to doers by providing a space to collaborate and bring ideas to life. We are students becoming aware of our abilities as innovators and creative activists.