Students will engage with local organizations in the Berkshires to identify real-world graphic design challenges, reflecting on how their creative solutions can positively impact community issues.

Students will conduct research and interviews with local organizations in the Berkshires to gather insights on community needs, applying design thinking principles to analyze how graphic design can address these challenges and prepare to develop solutions in upcoming phases.

Students will collaborate with local organizations to create and refine graphic design solutions using design thinking methodologies to address community problems, building on insights from previous phases and preparing for implementation in the next phase.

Students will actively implement their graphic design solutions for local Berkshires organizations, gathering feedback and data on their designs' effectiveness in addressing community needs.

Students will present their graphic design solutions to community organizations, reflecting on their personal growth and the impact of their work on real-world challenges in the Berkshires.