Purpose-Driven Community Initiative

On December 2, 2025, students from the Interior Design Department at Tishk International University actively participated in a special fundraising event aimed at collecting funds for the renovation of a local school suffering from poor condition, limited resources, and outdated materials. This student-led initiative demonstrated how creative disciplines can contribute meaningfully to social causes and community development.

Vibrant Food Sale Organization and Management

The event featured a vibrant food sale entirely organized and managed by interior design students, showcasing their creativity and organizational capabilities:

Event Components:

  • Preparation and sale of diverse snacks, sweets, and beverages

  • Creative presentation reflecting design principles and aesthetic consideration

  • Operational management by students across planning and execution phases

  • Enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and university staff

  • Successful fundraising combined with awareness raising for educational infrastructure needs

Beyond Fundraising: Civic Engagement and Social Advocacy

This initiative represented far more than a simple fundraiser, embodying multiple dimensions of social responsibility:

Broader Social Impact:

  • Demonstration of civic engagement by university students

  • Teamwork development through collaborative project management

  • Social responsibility enactment within the local community

  • Advocacy platform for improved learning conditions for children

  • Illustration of how small contributions collectively create significant change

  • Building toward a future with greater educational opportunity and access

Departmental Pride and Future Support

The Interior Design Department expressed genuine pride in its students for taking leadership in such a purposeful and compassionate project, highlighting how design education extends beyond aesthetic creation to include social impact and community betterment. The department looks forward to supporting more student-led initiatives that make tangible differences in the lives of others, reinforcing the connection between academic training and social contribution.

This event successfully bridged the gap between academic learning and practical social application, demonstrating how interior design students can utilize their organizational, creative, and collaborative skills to address real community needs while developing their professional identities as socially conscious designers.

Keywords: Fundraising, Community Service, Social Responsibility, Tishk International University, Interior Design, Student Initiative, Civic Engagement, Educational Support