05 Mari Nakano - Using Design for the Social Good

Mari Nakano is a social impact designer and Artcenter alum at forefront of her profession. She was recently named the Deputy Director of the Service Design Studio at the New York City’s Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity. Previously, Mari spent four years as the Design and Interaction Lead for UNICEF’s Office of Innovation.

Mari has dedicated much of her work to helping children and underserved communities worldwide. She can trace her journey from a house of makers and artists to a trailblazing career in a field of social innovation, with years of tireless work for at risk populations.

In today’s episode, Mari shares where she she draws her innovation, how she uses her problem-solving tactics closer to home, and the value of doing good in the world.

Learn more about Mari Nakano and her work at http://cargocollective.com/marinakano