Graduates

Keith Ren

BS in Interaction Design — Interaction Design

The Mary Pickford Art Alliance

MPAA was initiated by the Mary Pickford Foundation, which currently provides only financial support for non-profits. To meet their need for greater collaboration, we created this platform to connect nonprofits, partners, and volunteers in Los Angeles. CORE FLOWS
Learning Outcomes:
The MPAA project taught me how to design for real-world needs in the nonprofit sector. I learned about the challenges nonprofits face—like limited funding, resource gaps, and weak connections. By creating a platform that bridges these issues through clear communication and intuitive features, I saw how user-centered design can truly support collaboration and impact.