SJSU Design – Reimagining History Through Design: Preserving Places and Combating Gentrification

Reimagining History Through Design: Preserving Places and Combating Gentrification is an interdisciplinary workshop series and AR Designathon hosted by San José State University Department of Design. This vibrant, hands-on event empowers students to explore and preserve cultural heritage through Augmented Reality (AR). In collaboration with faculty, artists, urban scholars, and local organizations, participants will engage with histories of communities threatened by gentrification, transforming these stories into interactive AR experiences and typographic art.