Project Case Studies

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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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A Bar of Soap Can Make a Difference

C.S. Mott Community College

Sometimes all it takes to make a difference in a person’s life is a bar of soap. That was the conclusion of students at Flint’s Mott Comm... more ⇒

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Democracy Now!

School of Visual Arts

Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent news show hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Over 4 million fans worldwide tune in daily on ... more ⇒

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Make a Meal with Me

University of Michigan School of Art & Design

Understanding that meal times are (potentially) social as well as (potentially) nutritious, Culinary Kits offers a sequence of assemble-ables in custom ... more ⇒

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Donate for Change

Missouri State University, Department of Art + Design

The United States is in the worst blood shortage in recordable history. More donors are needed badly, but the FDA has restrictions that turn away healthy ... more ⇒

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Test Kitchen for Change

Maryland Institute College of Art

Test Kitchen for Change is a platform for engaging communities around the topic of healthy food systems. TKfC consists of participatory events with ... more ⇒