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: 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: The Relationship of Sound to Our Experiences

Research question: Does sound enhance daily experiences?

To learn more click on link: Joshua Pena

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 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: Photographic Memories

Research question: Can photography influence memories for the better?

To learn more click on link: Tyler Kanemoto-Propios

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: 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: Photojournalism

Research question: Does the style of photography dictate the narrative?

To learn more click on link: Geraldine 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