How a USC Architect Turned His Design Talents to Making Innovative Furniture
An architect-turned-woodworker draws inspiration from the natural world.
To create a better California, these landscape architects design inclusive public spaces for all
The Landscape Justice Initiative unites USC students and faculty with community organizations to tackle big social and environmental challenges in Los Angeles and beyond.
L.A. Optimized helps local small businesses thrive by design
Matthew Manos of the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy has brought together design leaders from all over L.A. to assist with this new digital program from Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office.
How Hospital Architecture Could Stop the Next Pandemic
Alum David Swartz explains how building modular, pandemic-proof health care sites might isolate future outbreaks.
Daniel Alejandro Leon-Davis explores activism through art and design
As a 2021 Civic Media Fellow at USC Annenberg, he wants to reinforce the idea that fashion is a form of media.
USC Students Thrive in the Heart of L.A’s Art Scene
USC art and design students build creative ties in the midst of L.A.’s Arts District.
USC Arts in Action and Skid Row Arts Alliance ready next round of art packages
After the success of their first round of distribution, the two organizations have a second wave ready to go.
Students Built the USC Campus in Minecraft — and It’s Amazing
See virtual versions of Tommy Trojan, Doheny Memorial Library and other USC landmarks.
To be more sustainable, this USC student starts with the shirt on her back
Jasmine Sears plans to use her degree in environmental studies to help the fashion industry do more to protect the planet.
USC design students provide artistic outlets for Skid Row community during the pandemic
Students from the USC Roski School of Art and Design are helping to produce care packages for Skid Row residents who’ve lost their arts programming.
USC’s creative makers mobilize garages and shops to protect doctors and nurses through 3D printing
Hundreds of faculty and staff members, students and volunteers are building face shields and respirator masks to answer the call from USC’s medical leaders.
USC Iovine and Young Hall Fosters Disruption By Design
USC Iovine and Young Hall brings together students pursuing a combination of design, technology and business.
How can we design smarter buildings? A new USC research center will pave the way
The Center for Intelligent Environments will study how to incorporate AI and automation into our built environment in ways that reinforce trust, safety and comfort.
Creating Video Games for Social Good
Video games can influence society for the better, and these USC game creators are trying to do just that.
Five Trailblazing Interactive Games that Started as USC Student Projects
These titles garnered awards and industry attention — several before their creators even graduated from USC.
How intelligent workstations will use AI to improve health and happiness
Do you want to be warm or cold? Is it time to stand rather than sit? An interdisciplinary team — made up of designers and USC professors — is using AI to create tech-savvy desks with health and well-being in mind.
For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact
New research from a USC professor reinforces the value of designing to maximize natural light, especially for aging adults with a variety of health issues.
Designer April Greiman joins USC Roski School of Art and Design
The accomplished artist will teach as a member of the school’s growing design program.
USC’s Makerspaces Give Creative Students a Home
USC’s maker culture is thriving as working spaces for creators pop up across campus.
Designing for seniors, students use ‘human-centered’ approach
Brittingham Social Enterprise Lab project tackles social issues and global problems with for-profit endeavors; this year’s focus is seniors’ unique needs.
Iovine and Young Academy senior makes splash with Coachella trash cans
Jane Li’s entry in the competition, which promote awareness around global warming and sustainability, features coral-inspired art.
USC Roski School of Art and Design launches MFA in Design program
Two-year curriculum focusing on design and social practices will be housed in downtown Los Angeles’ vibrant At Mateo complex.
Trojans to Reshape a Los Angeles Art Landmark
USC architecture students reimagine ways to make the Museum of Contemporary Art even more accessible to visitors.
The USC Viterbi Engineer Behind the World’s Fastest Wheelchairs
Reimagined wheelchairs revolutionize a Paralympic sport.