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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Sow

Missouri State University, Department of Art + Design

Bailey Alternative High School

The Sow initiative promotes sustainability and provides resources for the Bailey Alternative High School greenhouse, which benefits students and the local Sprin... more ⇒

Courtyard Chargeup!

Spotswood High School

A remnant of a school construction project from years ago is a small 20x20 courtyard in the main hallway of our school. It gets little direct su... more ⇒

United on Challenge Day

AIGA Jacksonville

Chris McCants and his mentor Natalie Kennedy worked together as a part of AIGA Jacksonville's Discover Design program.

Passage Upstate

Parsons The New School for Design

Passage Upstate is a project run in an economically struggling community in Upstate New York. It centers around the idea of “Localism” and sets out... more ⇒