Studio Fall 2018 How might we create opportunities for connection between West Dallas and the Harold Simmons park? In 2018, the Trinity Park Conservancy (TPC) was working to transform 200+ acres of the Trinity River flood basin into a recreational park that would be named after famed Dallas business tycoon, Harold Simmons. Their goal was […]
Studio Summer 2018 What is the future of dockless bike-share in Dallas? In the fall of 2017, more than 100 bike share companies were being operated in the most densely populated cities such as Washington D.C., New York City, San Francisco, and Houston. In those cities, docked and dockless bike share had become a […]
Studio Spring 2018 How might we improve pet ownership in South Dallas? The SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is one of the leading animal welfare agencies in the North Texas region, offering an array of animal services and educational programs to the community that they serve. They provide animal adoption, […]
Studio Fall 2017 How might we improve the patient journey with prescription medication? RefillWise is a prescription discount card company based in Plano, TX. RefillWise recognizes that there are millions of people in the U.S. that cannot afford to pay for their prescription medications. They created their prescription discount card to help anyone in […]
Studio Spring 2017 How can we improve the resettlement experience for emerging refugees in Dallas? The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global organization that works to “restore health, safety, education, economic well-being and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster”. Their work in the U.S. centered largely on the yearly Dallas refugee […]
Studio Fall 2016 How might we take steps to create future generations of high-achieving students at Highland Hills? Paul Quinn College (PQC) has become the nation’s premier urban work college, providing low-tuition, low-debt higher education for students. PQC is redefining what it means to be a work college, valuing student involvement and a commitment to […]
Studio Spring 2016 How might we help find housing solutions for Cafe Momentum interns, who have spent time in juvenile detention? Café Momentum operated a restaurant space where youth from juvenile detention facilities took part in a paid, twelve-month intensive culinary and life-skills training program. Café Momentum also offered interns assistance with their employment, […]