Whatnot 2014 was taught, produced, and curated by Professors George Aye, Lisa Smith, and Jim TerMeer.
George Aye
George Aye is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects. He brings a background of human-centered design as a consultant at IDEO and as designer of public services from his tenure at the Chicago Transit Authority. Alongside his teaching, he is also the co-founder of Greater Good Studio, that uses design methods to solve social problems, working on issues as varied as autism, water access, early literacy and tenants rights. He remains wildly optimistic that we can solve the most entrenched problems of our time, together.
