Our Mission
The IDEA Center engages in research and design focused on advancing equity and inclusion. We create person-centered tools, programs, and environments, and share these practices with change makers in universities, organizations and communities.
Our Vision
The IDEA Center envisions a safe, inclusive, and empowering world for all.
We believe...
Inclusive design empowers all
Designing for EVERYONE creates a world where we can all live, work, and play.
Knowledge informs decisions
Creating, using, and providing evidence-based research solves simple and complex problems.
Collaboration advances design
Engaging, listening, and working with end users and diverse organizations amplifies capacity and helps achieve greater results locally, nationally, and globally.
Practical design can be beautiful
EVERYONE deserves beautiful design.
