cD+i

The Center for Design+Innovation at the Fox School of Business: Transforming Ideas into Actions.

The Center for Design+Innovation (cD+i) is where ideas are transformed into actions. Through a
unique blending of design, management and technology, the cD+i envisions and builds better
possibilities for the future. The cD+i works with leaders in the fields of design, management and
technology to deliver cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, and action-oriented education programs at
all levels. The cD+i also carries out bold and transformative research initiatives that go beyond
traditional disciplinary boundaries. The cD+i is a home for a dynamic mix of scholars, students,
designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and scientists who are pursuing breakthrough ideas by
collaborating with various stakeholders to address pressing societal challenges by creating
solutions that are economically sustainable, environmentally responsible and humanly satisfying.

Organization

The cD+i is founded through the generous support of the Fox School of Business and
Management and the Institute of Business and Information Technology (IBIT). It is affiliated
with the MIS department at the Fox School, which was recently ranked #1 in the world for its
research productivity in year 2010. The cD+i draws on world-renowned faculty members of
Temple University from business, computer and information sciences, design, electrical
engineering, biology and urban geography. The cD+i collaborates with other groups at Temple
University including IBIT, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute, the Center for
Competitive Government, and Temple University Computer Services. The cD+i works closely
with a network of the world’s leading institutions and corporations. The cD+i has an advisory
board comprising leaders in design, management and technology who meet bi-annually to
provide strategic guidance for the Center’s activities.

The cD+i is supported by membership and research grants to cover its research, education and
outreach programs. The cD+i’s research is organized into a set of Strategic Research Initiatives
(SRIs) that are co-sponsored by a group of members and a group of cD+i faculty members on a
targeted common research topic. For example, currently, the Center is developing an SRI on
future digital cities as operating systems. The cD+i provides individual student or faculty-led
projects sponsored by an individual member.

Key Activities

 Integrated design and management education to all MBA programs at the Fox School of
Business and Management. The Fox School is the first major business school to integrate
design into its required MBA curriculum.
 A series of executive education programs in the area of design and innovation. The
program will feature cD+i faculty members as well as thought leaders in industry. Both
open enrollment and custom programs will be offered.
 Funded and contract interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of design,
management and technology that leads to fundamental breakthrough ideas.
 InciteXchange, an annual interdisciplinary one-day conference on design, innovation and
technology, featuring worldwide leaders in these areas.
 A public lecture series on design, innovation and technology throughout the year.
 Hosting industry thought leaders as senior visiting fellows.
Faculty Members

 Youngjin Yoo, Director, Associate Professor of MIS and Strategy, Irwin L. Gross
Research Fellow
 James Moustafellos, Associate Director, Assistant Professor of MIS
 Joseph Picone, Professor and Chair of Electrical Engineering
 Jie Wu, Professor and Chair of Computer and Information Sciences
 MB Sarkar, Professor of Strategy and Stauffer Research Fellow
 V. Sambamurthy, Professor of MIS, Michigan State University
 Anthony Di Benedetto, Professor of Marketing
 Michele Masucci, Associate Professor and Chair of Urban Geography
 Dermot MacCormack, Associate Professor of Graphic Design
 Sudipta Basu, Associate Professor of Accounting
 TL Hill, Assistant Professor of Strategy
 Robert McNamee, Assistant Professor of Strategy
 Steven Johnson, Assistant Professor of MIS
 Rob Kulathinal, Assistant Professor of Biology

Corporate Membership

cD+i works closely with its corporate members for its various activities for SRI, individual
faculty research projects, students co-op projects and executive education program. Members of
the Center will receive full intellectual access to all work developed from the projects and receive
up to three free seats at cD+i executive education programs per year.

Other benefits include:

 The members will have full access to research reports by faculty members.
 The members will have a chance to be the lead sponsor of the InciteXchange conference.
 The members will have priority access to our students for recruiting and internship
opportunities.
 The cD+i will provide teaching and speaking opportunities for members.
 The members will receive reserved seating and recognition at InciteXchange and all
lectures hosted by the cD+i.
 Selected members are invited to join the cD+I’s advisory board.