Research topic: Small Business Communities
Research question: How has social media built consumer loyalty for Hawaii’s small businesses?
To learn more click on link: Kori-Ann Kamealoha
Research topic: Graphic Design in Higher Education
Research question: Should neurodivergent design be the base standard for creating online resources? Can it be beneficial for a greater general audience?
To learn more click on link: Rachelle Kozuma
Research topic: Exploring Brand Diversity and Inclusivity in Mass Produced Design
Research question: How has the retail industry— specifically the greeting card industry— adapted to social or cultural changes over time to be more inclusive in a society that’s been built on systemic inequality?
To learn more click on link: Misha Lawrence
Research topic: Design Trends
Research question: How does a design become a trend?
To learn more click on link: Sarah Letarte
Research topic: The Relationship of Sound to Our Experiences
Research question: Does sound enhance daily experiences?
To learn more click on link: Joshua Pena
Research topic: People of Color in Horror Films
Research question: How are P.O.C are affected by the horror film industry?
To learn more click on link: Ashley Powell
Research topic: Virtual Meetings
Research question: Is hosting creative meetings more effective face to face or online?
To learn more click on link: Jazlynn Puaoi
Research topic: Media's Influence
Research question: Do movies change who we are?
To learn more click on link: Bethany Buckner
Research topic: Media’s Effect on Resocialization
Research question: How does media affect a person’s reintegration into society (specifically looking at the pandemic)?
To learn more click on link: Isaac Cruz
Research topic: Affiliate Marketing
Research question: How have trends in content consumption affected an individual entrepreneur’s ability to excel as an affiliate partner?
To learn more click on link: Katie Jones
Research topic: Photographic Memories
Research question: Can photography influence memories for the better?
To learn more click on link: Tyler Kanemoto-Propios
Research topic: Participatory Art
Research question: How has online participation impacted participatory art ?
To learn more click on link: Emma Lake
Research topic: Cultural Design
Research question: Can animated film/video games embed a sense of culture into their visuals?
To learn more click on link: Filifaatali Mauai
Research topic: Video Games and Health
Research question: Can video games provide authentic health benefits?
To learn more click on link: Brandon Ray Santos
Research topic: Social Media and Mental Health
Research question: Does Social Media affect one's mental health?
To learn more click on link: Ashley Thomas
Research topic: Jobs of the Future
Research question: What is a degree (education) worth?
To learn more click on link: Matthew Tijerina
Research topic: Photojournalism
Research question: Does the style of photography dictate the narrative?
To learn more click on link: Geraldine Tolentino
Research topic: Cinematography’s role in Filmmaking
Research question: What is Cinematography, and how it gives a deeper meaning to a film’s narrative in story, mood, or emotion?
To learn more click on link: Jeno Tolentino
Research topic: Characteristics of Fonts
Research question: Does typeface convey its attitudes or spirit to the reader? Does typeface affect readability and a reader’s mood or emotion?
To learn more click on link: Yung Hsuan Yu