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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Frugal Food: Eating On SNAP

Kansas City Art Institute

It has become increasingly difficult for low-income homes to sustain themselves in an economy like today's, in a food desert like Kansas ... more ⇒

Sanitation Solution (Designmatters)

Art Center College of Design

Poor sanitation effects nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide. It is our strong belief that in order to create lasting and sustainab... more ⇒

Community Courtyard for Newbern, AL

Auburn University Rural Studio

Located in the town of Newbern, Hale County, in the Black Belt region, the project focuses on a basic need: a gathering place for... more ⇒

Bikes For Students

The Art Institute of Austin

This idea was made for the students of The Art Institute of Austin. To provide access to transportation without driving cars back and forth for a... more ⇒

Nudge

Austin Center for Design

Nudge is an online platform that allows care providers to schedule and send follow-up communications via text message. Nudge better connects patients to their... more ⇒