Michael Mara

Designer, Multimedia Producer
Michael is a multi-disciplinary designer and multimedia producer from Austin, Texas, currently based in New York City. He is interested in applying design thinking to civic services and anything related to food security and food systems.
Michael is a multi-disciplinary designer and multimedia producer from Austin, Texas, currently based in New York City. He is interested in applying design thinking to civic services and anything related to food security and food systems.
Thesis Faculty
John SharpClarinda Mac Low
Jamie KeilesBarbara Morris

Fast Food U

Project Website
Fast Food U

Providing a considerable amount of food both affordably and quickly, college students have always been loyal patrons of fast food restaurants. More recently, fast food chains have found an opportunity on college campuses, setting up physical locations on-campus in partnership with the university. Fast Food U is a project that examines the connection between fast food and the college experience, the factors that contribute to it, and the outcomes of this relationship. By providing context to the issue and a toolkit for grassroots movements, this project aims to educate and inspire actions that better the food environment on university campuses by ensuring that healthier, fresher food options are available.