Student
Loop
Strategic-Design
A student-powered circular system designed to bridge financial need, campus waste, and community care
PROBLEM
Every year, over 640,000 tons of reusable student items are discarded on campuses across the U.S., while new and underserved students struggle to afford basic essentials.
The problem isn’t lack—it’s disconnection.
PERSONA
Amina, Incoming Student
International, new to city, needs bedding, cookware, hygiene supplies.
Josh, Graduating Senior
Moving to another city, no time to sell or donate items. Wants a fast, accessible and seamless way to pass things on.
OBJECTIVES
Design an independent nonprofit system that collects items from graduating students, redistributes them affordably to incoming students, and recycles profits into a Micro-Aid Fund to offer financial relief ($100–$300) to those facing hardship.
Process
Donation Flow
End-of-year collection bins, student volunteer logistics, sorting stations
Distribution System
Pop-up thrift-style shops, future online store
Data & Visibility
Dashboard for tracking donations, aid disbursed, and waste avoided
Micro Aid Fund
Operates on resale margin; fast-tracked, dignity-driven application model
Campus Integration
Partnership with IIT (via Housing, Facilities, Kaplan Institute)
System components includes
Strategic Levers
Reverse logistics design (move-out to move-in)
Financial circularity (aid through redistribution)
Trust-based governance (peer-led validation over institutional gatekeeping)
System branding (not charity, but looped mutual support)
Value PREPOSITION
Relief
Resourcefulness
Accessibility
Affordability
Support
OTHER
Environment
Abstract
Experience
ID Social Mode
Contact me
2025 Funmilayo Makinde
Student
Loop
Strategic-Design
A student-powered circular system designed to bridge financial need, campus waste, and community care
PROBLEM
Every year, over 640,000 tons of reusable student items are discarded on campuses across the U.S., while new and underserved students struggle to afford basic essentials.
The problem isn’t lack—it’s disconnection.
PERSONA
Amina, Incoming Student
International, new to city, needs bedding, cookware, hygiene supplies.
Josh, Graduating Senior
Moving to another city, no time to sell or donate items. Wants a fast, accessible and seamless way to pass things on.
OBJECTIVES
Design an independent nonprofit system that collects items from graduating students, redistributes them affordably to incoming students, and recycles profits into a Micro-Aid Fund to offer financial relief ($100–$300) to those facing hardship.
Process
Donation Flow
End-of-year collection bins, student volunteer logistics, sorting stations
Distribution System
Pop-up thrift-style shops, future online store
Data & Visibility
Dashboard for tracking donations, aid disbursed, and waste avoided
Micro Aid Fund
Operates on resale margin; fast-tracked, dignity-driven application model
Campus Integration
Partnership with IIT (via Housing, Facilities, Kaplan Institute)
System components includes
Strategic Levers
Reverse logistics design (move-out to move-in)
Financial circularity (aid through redistribution)
Trust-based governance (peer-led validation over institutional gatekeeping)
System branding (not charity, but looped mutual support)
Value PREPOSITION
Relief
Resourcefulness
Accessibility
Affordability
Support
OTHER
Environment
Abstract
Experience
ID Social Mode
Contact me
2025 Funmilayo Makinde
Student
Loop
Strategic-Design
A student-powered circular system designed to bridge financial need, campus waste, and community care
PROBLEM
Every year, over 640,000 tons of reusable student items are discarded on campuses across the U.S., while new and underserved students struggle to afford basic essentials.
The problem isn’t lack—it’s disconnection.
PERSONA
Amina, Incoming Student
International, new to city, needs bedding, cookware, hygiene supplies.
Josh, Graduating Senior
Moving to another city, no time to sell or donate items. Wants a fast, accessible and seamless way to pass things on.
OBJECTIVES
Design an independent nonprofit system that collects items from graduating students, redistributes them affordably to incoming students, and recycles profits into a Micro-Aid Fund to offer financial relief ($100–$300) to those facing hardship.
Process
Donation Flow
End-of-year collection bins, student volunteer logistics, sorting stations
Distribution System
Pop-up thrift-style shops, future online store
Data & Visibility
Dashboard for tracking donations, aid disbursed, and waste avoided
Micro Aid Fund
Operates on resale margin; fast-tracked, dignity-driven application model
Campus Integration
Partnership with IIT (via Housing, Facilities, Kaplan Institute)
System components includes
Strategic Levers
Reverse logistics design (move-out to move-in)
Financial circularity (aid through redistribution)
Trust-based governance (peer-led validation over institutional gatekeeping)
System branding (not charity, but looped mutual support)
Value PREPOSITION
Relief
Resourcefulness
Accessibility
Affordability
Support
OTHER
Environment
Abstract
Experience
ID Social Mode
Contact me
2025 Funmilayo Makinde