Sean Donahue

Sean Donahue is a Professor at ArtCenter College of Design's Graduate Media Design Practices program and principal of RCD/LA, an award-winning design studio based in California. His work focuses on addressing 21st-century global challenges through design, particularly in contexts involving marginalized communities.

• Core faculty member at ArtCenter College of Design
• Principal of RCD/LA (Research Center for Design/Los Angeles)
• Recognized internationally for social justice-driven design research

Education:

• MFA in Media Design, ArtCenter College of Design
• BFA in Graphic Design, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Scientific Awards:

• Design Fellow at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, Royal College of Art, London

Research Interests: Sean Donahue's research integrates social justice with design practices, addressing global challenges in local contexts. His work emphasizes community engagement through design interventions in underserved regions worldwide.

Recognition: His designs have been featured in the Cooper Hewitt National Design Triennial and the Smithsonian's permanent collection.