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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"School: by Design" AIGA/NY Mentoring

AIGA New York

High School of Art & Design

School: by Design is a Design Ignites Change youth mentoring initiative. Mentoring teams will examine the school ecosystem from th... 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 ⇒

Closets are for Clothes, Not People.

Missouri State University, Department of Art + Design

This project is a campaign to help closeted homosexuals find the courage to come out. Even today, many people are still not comf... more ⇒

Take a Look!

Missouri State University, Department of Art + Design

When I was a year old I lost my dad to the worst possible skin cancer, Melanoma. This widespread, deadly disease affects lives of people of all ages, e... more ⇒

Brighten up

Missouri State University, Department of Art + Design

Have you heard the saying, "It only takes 17 muscles to smile, yet 43 muscles to frown?" It is easier to put on a smile, while frowning takes more effo... more ⇒