No longer should design be thought of as simply "surface." Headed by Frog Design's Jon Kolko, the Austin Center for Design is dedicated to using design as a strategy and solution to many of our community's problems, such as homelessness, health care, education, poverty, sustainability. The Center is now accepting applications for the 2010 academic year. A degree is not a prerequisite, but you do need a portfolio and an "existing interest and proven track record in art, design, or technology."