CST 348 Capstone — Case Study

Thesis

Because CSUMB students living on campus lack access to food between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. despite having meal plans, we should implement dining-dollar-compatible 24/7 vending machines for equitable access to nutritious food options after dining locations close.

Concept

My project will focus on creating a design proposal for 24/7 vending machines that accept dining dollars at CSUMB. This concept addresses the issue of limited late-night food access for students who live on campus and depend on their meal plans.

Planning

Research current food facilities hours and discuss with students about their viewpoints. Created moodboards and wireframes to find final mockup type.

Implementing

Using Adobe Illustrator I made an a digital Wallet view of the card. Using Roblox Studio, I created a cafe build then imported it into Blender. Using Adobe Photoshop I added a vending machine design to my Blender image.

Tools Used

Adobe Illustrator, Roblox Studio, Blender, and Adobe Photoshop.

Outcome

All of these visuals would show how to get students attention, ensure they have access, and knowing why we’d be doing this. The goal is to raise awareness about food accessibility and student well-being while demonstrating how design can be used to promote practical, equitable solutions in the CSUMB community.