June 23, 2009
One of the ways we are spreading the word about Design Ignites Change is through an ongoing series of collectible call-to-action buttons. The buttons will be distributed to anyone interested in the power of design to ignite change, at colleges, universities, youth groups and professional events.
We are holding an ...more ⇒
June 8, 2009
Tennis shoe tolerance? Tyler Galloway, who leads Kansas City Art Institute’s (KCAI) Create! Don’t Hate. mentoring program admits he was initially surprised—though also intrigued—when a student connected sneakers to the idea of tolerance. The concept emerged out of a six-week mentorship this past ...more ⇒
June 7, 2009
Don’t miss Academy of Art University graphic and fashion design students discussing how Design Ignites Change has given them new perspectives on their ability to make positive impact in their local communities and the world at large. Click here to view AAU fashion design students and here to view AAU graphic design ...more ⇒
May 18, 2009
As part of their involvement in Design Ignites Change, students from the Junior Graphic Design class at Corcoran College of Art + Design have been performing a series of sidewalk reenactments in an effort to raise awareness of pedestrian fatalities in Washington, DC. Last week, these students made the local news! ...more ⇒
May 15, 2009
It takes just a few moments of poking around on recently launched breakthejam.org to understand why we should all cut back on driving, especially alone. But the refreshingly simple and snappy awareness campaign website, created by Corcoran College of Art + Design students, as part of the Design Ignites Change program, ...more ⇒