Real Change Movement
Read MoreA real-world outreach to create long-term, self-sustaining design solutions to harness the community’s compassion and reduce homelessness in Pasadena.
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The Aquarium of the Pacific: Open Ocean Project
Read MoreIn the Open Ocean studio, Designmatters students created a public awareness campaign for the Aquarium of the Pacific centered on the topic of ocean exploration.
"Because this was not just an academic exercise, I learned so much about messaging, keeping things consistent, and understanding the psychology of a real campaign."
Liz Levin, Advertising, Student
On the Fence
Read MoreStudents were given the challenge of designing and installing a large scale mural on the topic of youth unemployment.
The Next Wave
Read MoreA challenge to create a visually appealing, scientifically based and entertaining motion graphics film to disseminate tsunami early warning messages in Southern California.
"The practical foundation that underlies this program is that even the most amazing design solutions need to be supported by a strong business model in order to be implemented and sustainable."
Adlai Wertman, Professor, Marshall School of Business, USC
Change on the Street
Read MoreCreative repurposing of parking meters was one solution to support the homeless community and mitigate panhandling.
Living Home: India, Creating New Furnishing Solutions for the Living Environment
Read MoreAfter field research in India, students built furniture prototypes for use in the high quality, low cost housing championed by the social entrepreneurship nonprofit Ashoka.