We believe design has the power to inspire change, transform lives, and make the world a better place.
Mission
MODA empowers people to design a better world.
Vision
We envision a world that celebrates design as a creative force that inspires change, transforms lives, and makes the world a better place.
Action
The work of our staff and board of directors is structured by two research questions: “What is the museum of the 21st century?” and “Can a design museum change the world?”
We are creating a museum that is radically friendly, addresses contemporary interests and issues, and empowers visitors to think like designers as they face current and future challenges.
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MODA defines design as a creative force that can solve problems, transform lives, and make the world a better place.
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MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design.
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MODA is for everyone - designers, design aficionados, and lovers of arts and culture. Our exhibitions are relevant to the 21st century life and our programming reflects the popular zeitgeist.
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What works for a traditional design museum doesn’t always work for MODA. We challenge norms as we stretch and expand the idea of what a museum can accomplish in its community.
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MODA practices radical friendliness. Our visitors, members, volunteers, and donors are part of the MODA family.
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MODA is small but mighty! We do more in a week than many museums do in a month.
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MODA functions as a center for exchange, offering one-of-a-kind exhibitions and programs meant to inspire action and change in our community.
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MODA is making history rather than preserving it.