Human Rights Public Education Exhibition
Read MoreThe United Nations Population Fund asked Designmatters to partner in creating a call to action in support of their goals in advancing human rights for young people.
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Mpala: Solar Camel Clinic Innovation
Read MoreA multilevel project to design and develop innovative methods to improve health services for remote Kenyan communities.
“I have been impressed with our student’s ability to create thoughtful design narratives, that can literally change the trajectory of people’s lives, whether it’s on a humanitarian level, or emotional, psychological level.”
James Meraz, Environmental Design Faculty
The ARkStorm Initiative: California’s Other “Big One”
Read More“The problem the students were trying to solve, in essence, was how to visualize data. These teams figured out ways to understand, digest and make data real. That’s a difficult task, but bringing together transdisciplinary students seemed to facilitate and accelerate the process. Each of them – product designers, graphic designers, advertising, etc. – was oriented to view and contribute in a unique way that added depth to the concepts.”
Petrula Vrontikis, Instructor
PCI 50th Anniversary Campaign
Read MoreAs part of Project Concern International’s 50th anniversary, students created visual communications projects to promote the work of this humanitarian organization.
PCI Rebranding Project
Read MoreParticipants in this studio developed a multi-component branding and communication strategy for the NGO Project Concern International.
Creating Social Value Through Design
Read MoreStudents were challenged to formulate a concept designed to restore and sustain Lake Atitlan and its people in the highlands of Guatemala.