Design Workshop Foundation
Building Empowered Communities Through Design
Where Design Builds Power, Sparks Change, and Creates Belonging
Design Workshop Foundation partners with communities to expand access to design, education, and planning resources. Through collaboration and capacity building, we help turn local vision into lasting impact.
At Design Workshop Foundation, our work is rooted in a simple belief: empowered, thriving communities create a better future for everyone. But we can’t do this alone. Real change takes a collective—community leaders, youth, advocates, policymakers, nonprofits, academics, designers, and planners—working side by side.
Together, with partners and shared resources, we can co-create inclusive places that reflect the people who call them home. Imagine what we can accomplish together.
For us, it’s transformational change measured in three ways:
So, what does success look like?
Advancing Equity
Creating access to design that supports social, economic, and environmental well-being.
Building Resilience
Helping communities adapt and thrive in the face of change.
Diversifying Perspectives
Bringing more voices and lived experiences into design and planning.
Impact Stories
Greening Five Points
A grassroots coalition bringing environmental justice and investment to a historic Denver neighborhood.
In the Press
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Net-Zero Hero: Warinda Harris
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2025 WLA Awards Shortlist Announced
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Design Workshop Foundation Partners with Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
2025 Impact Report
We've had a busy year! Take a look through our year-end Impact Report to learn how this year has been transformative for Design Workshop Foundation.
View Past Reports and Plans
2024 Impact Report | 2024 Strategic Plan | 2023 Impact Report
Your Voice Shapes
Our Impact
Partner with us to bring meaningful change through design. Make a donation or reach out for more information on how you can help Design Workshop Foundation create impact in the communities we serve.