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Welcome to the Community Design Lab!
We are a mobile, nature-inspired and digitally enabled studio, bringing iPads, design tools, and traditional art-making materials into schools, public spaces, and community events. Our programs use a flexible, community-centered model to bring people together, expand access, and build creative confidence.
Our mission + Method
The Community Design Lab is a Maryland-based nonprofit that democratizes design through art, service learning, and community-led projects. We create hands-on opportunities for young people, families, and neighbors to shape the places where we live. Our work centers on three tracks: Design+Build for youth, Creative Mischief for children, and Second Bloom for adults and seniors, which together make design accessible, spark civic spirit, and strengthen local stewardship. Across these programs, we now serve more than three hundred students, families, and community members each year. Through our programming, families engage with hands on activities at community events, while adults participate in workshops that blend art, storytelling, and watershed learning. These programs help residents understand how small design decisions support healthier neighborhoods.
I loved all of the different nature materials. Loved the freedom, creativity, and new ways to do art. I wish we had more time!
Nature Art for Human Connection Workshop Participant
