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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HAITI BRIDGE: I helped build it.

Otis College of Art and Design

HOW DO YOU CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE between a small Los Angeles community and their Global Haitian neighbors after the 2010 earthquake? ... more ⇒

Vote for Ross

School of Visual Arts

"Vote for Ross" is a video campaign whose mission is to raise the Millennial Generation’s awareness about the potential power of their voice, and enco... more ⇒

XIBALBA

School of Visual Arts

Xibalba is an educational video game inspired by “Tlachtli,” an ancient game played hundreds of years ago by Mayans, Aztecs, Olmecs, and other cultures. By ... more ⇒

Functional Forms

All government processes should be transparent and easy to navigate. Government forms and applications are tools which can support a participatory ... more ⇒

YAMAGU

School of Visual Arts

YAMAGU is an app which connects charitable organizations to volunteers in order to provide aid to terminally ill kids at a moment’s notice. This app will al... more ⇒