Design Ignites Change

Below is an archive of project case studies; each one is a designer’s vision to ignite change in the world through creative problem solving. We aim to bring big ideas such as these out of the studio and into the community to inspire like-minded changemakers. Projects are posted by Design Ignites Change participants and award applicants.

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Lessons Learned

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Lessons Learned was a short-term retail exhibition that housed products—found objects—designed and packaged by Platte Forum's Art Lab high school st... more ⇒

Low Income Housing Project

We are creating a mobile application and website that will provide low income housing listings, information, and matching/referrals for ... more ⇒

Pecans!

PieLab

PieLab is an endeavor that has taken root in Greensboro, Alabama, undertaking a commitment to build relationships and establish initiatives within the commun... more ⇒

ADC Saturday Career Workshop

Art Directors Club

Every semester, the ADC, in partnership with the School Art League and the New York City Department of Education, offers a series of si... more ⇒

Continuous Generation

After continuously watching teenage black men branded negatively in urban communities, we decided to create a 10 week program that would help ... more ⇒