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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The Grand Assembly

School of Visual Arts

The Grand Assembly is a curated online community showcasing a generation of 60 and older creatives to a wider audience through their craft and life stori... more ⇒

Beautify Mountain View-The Pride is Back

Mountain View High School

Our project is focused on improving visual environment, student learning, and making connections on campus. The areas selected need... more ⇒

Yes, I Am Wheezy.

Maryland Institute College of Art

My project aims to decrease the barriers in understanding and implementing asthma management care in Baltimore. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition th... more ⇒

reCOVER: Disaster Recovery Housing

University of Virginia, School of Architecture

This Initiative reCOVER project focuses on the design, fabrication and testing of a disaster recovery housing prototype. It is part of an... more ⇒

First Person American

School of Visual Arts

First Person American

First Person American is an initiative to change the public’s perception of immigrants and to interject a new voice through deep and poignant portrait... more ⇒