building on strengths of the North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem State University, and
Forsyth Technical Community College
as the newest of the University of North Carolina's inter-institutional research centers


CDI is just starting up, to become a creative industry accelerator
fostering the development of design-related enterprises in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region.

We are located temporarily on the 21st floor of Winston Tower, in downtown Winston-Salem.
Watch for the emergence of the permanent facility as we develop our programs and collaborations.


The Idea Exchange is back!
Download the current schedule
Download the sessions to date

We will soon be posting recordings of the Idea Exchanges.
Meanwhile, you can access two recent talks by visiting Executive Advisory Board members:

Larry Friedlander - Professor, Stanford University

internationally known contributor to digital art and technology projects, including "interactive Shakespeare"


Alan Shaw - Professor, Kennesaw State University
former Technology Coordinator for the Algebra Project, a nation-wide mathematics literacy effort founded by Civil Rights leader Bob Moses

CDI is one of the bases for the Intelligent Community Forum's international recognition of Winston-Salem.


Contact: Carol Strohecker, Director, Center for Design Innovation
Suite 2105, Winston Tower, 301 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-4019 USA, 36°06'N / 80°14'W
phone 336-413-5600 | fax 336-727-4308 | email

Thanks to Senator Linda Garrou and others who worked to bring legislation and dollars to bear on behalf of the participating schools, Winston-Salem, and the Piedmont Triad