Next Century Sourcing - CEL Capstone 2023

The need for environmentally friendly furniture has increased along with the demand for green buildings. We are seeing the push for sustainability from the commercial side of furniture due to these commitments, but the residential furniture sector has not been similarly galvanized. Our research has shown that while sustainability is at the forefront of graudate design and architecture curricula, quite often no such focus is emphasized in the training of new furniture craftsmen and upholstery students. How can we advance the adoption of innovative, sustainable materials in order to make the industry greener and more resilient?

In today's fast-changing world, creative and cultural leaders play a critical role in society. The Arts & Cultural Management (ACM) and Design Management (DM) programs help these leaders stay up-to-date and address social challenges. Through the Integrative Capstone Project, which is a crucial aspect of the Master in Professional Studies (MPS) degrees, participants can apply their knowledge to real-world issues. Capstone projects prioritize the 3C's (culture, community, and commerce) and/or TBLD+C (people, planet, profit by design and culture), aligning with the G20 Cultural Leaders Training Network and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program encourages participants to lead with purpose and create positive change.