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“Redesign” Ideas

Sustainable Packaging Redesign

Issue: Excessive plastic waste and environmental impact.
Project: Choose a common product with excessive packaging (e.g., snack bags, water bottles, shipping boxes) and redesign it using sustainable, biodegradable, or reusable materials. Create a concept drawing and a prototype.

Adaptive Fashion for Accessibility

Issue: Fashion often lacks inclusivity for individuals with disabilities.
Project: Research common challenges faced by people with mobility impairments, sensory sensitivities, or other accessibility needs. Redesign an everyday clothing item to be more inclusive (e.g., magnetic closures instead of buttons, sensory-friendly fabrics, or wheelchair-friendly silhouettes). Create sketches and, if possible, a fabric prototype.

resisting urban injustice with ‘archisuits’ 

Hostile architecture, also known as ‘anti-homeless architecture’, is the practice of setting up purposefully uncomfortable and rough structures across cities to prevent the poor and homeless from using them as temporary resting points.

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Public Space for Mental Wellness

Issue: Urban environments can be stressful and lack spaces for relaxation and mental well-being.
Project: Choose a public space (e.g., a school hallway, a bus stop, a park) and redesign it to promote mental wellness. Consider color psychology, interactive elements, nature integration, and sensory-friendly design. Create a digital or physical model of the redesigned space.

Eco-Friendly Public Transportation System

Issue: Transportation systems contribute to pollution and urban congestion.
Project: Redesign a current transportation system (buses, subways, rideshares) to be more sustainable and efficient. Think about renewable energy sources, accessibility, and community impact. Present the concept through sketches, blueprints, or digital renderings.

Upcycled Object Transformation

Issue: Consumer culture leads to excessive waste.
Project: Take an everyday discarded object (e.g., broken furniture, old technology, used textiles) and redesign it into something new and functional. Document the transformation process and final design.

“Redesign” Ideas

Inclusive Playground Design

Issue: Many playgrounds are not accessible to children of all abilities.
Project: Redesign a playground to be more inclusive, incorporating elements that allow children with mobility impairments, autism, or sensory sensitivities to participate fully. Create a model or a detailed illustration of the space.

Protest Poster for a Contemporary Issue

Issue: Art can be a powerful tool for activism.
Project: Identify a contemporary issue (climate change, social justice, education reform, etc.) and create a visually compelling protest poster that conveys a strong message. Experiment with typography, symbolism, and composition to make it impactful.

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