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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Drop for Drop: An iPhone App for change

University of Illinois School of Art + Design

This project is an iPhone application designed to educate users about the amount of virtual water used in their favorite beve... more ⇒

Trash Puppies

Missouri State University, Department of Art + Design

I have a sheltie named Duncan who was born in a puppy mill. He has a birth defect; his lower jaw is shorter than his upper jaw. His birth defect is du... more ⇒

we have a city with everything

College for Creative Studies

"We Have a City With Everything" is about all that the city of Detroit has to offer including the good, the bad, and the weird. It is... more ⇒

ChildrenOfTheBorder

There are tens of thousand unaccompanied minors crossing the border. This information should be shared widely and everybody needs to be educate... more ⇒

R3FLECT.COM

R3FLECT.COM uses Graphic Design to unite and inform a community. Graphic Design is used as a powerful tool to examine issues surrounding the community o... more ⇒