Design for Good: Case studies
Around the world, designers are creating better communities
by working with nonprofits and citizen groups to improve the human experience.
AIGA’s Design for Good initiative encourages and recognizes pro bono design projects.
Combining Midwestern hospitality with a dash of biking vernacular, Duffy & Partners’ branding for Nice Ride put bike share systems—and Minnesota's twin cites—on the map as leaders in 21st century transportation solutions.
Case Study by Duffy & Partners January 12, 2012
By gathering and then sharing insights from more than 100 local sustainability experts—packaged in a beautifully designed brochure—Rachel Martin Design, Sean Busher Photography and Sustain Charlotte engaged the city to become a green leader.
Case Study by Rachel Martin December 16, 2011
In the wake of an unprecedented $1.7 billion in state funding cuts, California’s three segments of higher education turned to the communications team at UC for help.
Case Study by University of California October 10, 2011
The online network that Cloudred built for Cities of Service allows cities to broadcast their most urgent needs in a quick and easy format.
Case Study by Cloudred October 10, 2011
As a result of the passing of his son, Michael Osborne founded the nonprofit design studio Joey’s Corner to honor his life and memory, committing full-time to meet the design needs of nonprofit organizations focusing on health care, children’s and social well-being issues.
Case Study by Michael Osborne October 7, 2011
When buildings are left vacant, they can be detrimental to the communities around them. Grafik Intervention is a project that combines digital projections with historical research, community outreach and live events to bring about creative solutions to urban decay.
Case Study by William Culpepper October 7, 2011
McKinney developed the online game SPENT to help Urban Ministries of Durham tap into the power of social media and gaming to reach a new group of possible givers and volunteers.
Case Study by Janet Northen for McKinney July 15, 2011