At the height of the digital age, our educational institutions are eager to transform the way students learn and collaborate. Westgroup Designs is fervently committed to pushing the boundaries of educational space design, preparing our future generations for a world where the importance of mobility, flexibility and technology allow for greater growth and innovation. Harnessing $1.5M CTE Grant Funding, we pioneered an ambitious project for Santa Ana Unified School District's Saddleback High School, setting the stage for the future of media labs in K-12 schools.

The Saddleback High School Digital Media Lab is a model of forward-thinking maker space with an industrial aesthetic, transforming two existing classrooms into state-of-the-art production and collaboration spaces. These revamped spaces are acutely attuned to the needs of today's tech-savvy, mobile-oriented students, enabling them to delve into the nuances of media production technologies. Comprised of two Broadcast Studios, a Podcasting Studio, six Edit Stream Suites, two Stage Suites, and a tech equipment workroom, these facilities echo the real-world media production industry: offering students a hands-on learning experience while honing their skills for the future.

In addition to these specialized spaces, the project introduced a 2,600 square foot Collaboration Studio, equipped with flexible furnishings and movable partitions, that can accommodate multiple class configurations, fostering a conducive environment for idea exchange and creative thinking.

The Saddleback High School Digital Media Lab's success represents our broader vision for K-12 education design, where media labs will no longer be an auxiliary aspect of learning but a central, integrated part of the curriculum. We remain committed to the future of education, contributing to the creation of these inspiring spaces for learning and innovation and to be part of this transformative journey in educational environments.

Happy World Design Day! We commemorate today by acknowledging the responsibility and impact of all different types of design.

International Design Day is an opportunity to recognize the value of design across its many facets, and its power to affect positive change.

Design is all around us. It is embedded in every product you use, every building you enter. Everything around you have been designed by someone.

Architectural. Interior. User Experience. Graphics, Communication Media.

Product. Fashion. Industrial. Landscape. Entertainment.

And, as we all specialize in different areas of design, we share a common goal: to create solutions that enhance human experience.

Design is a critical aspect of building environments; encompassing the aesthetic, functionality, and sustainability of the spaces and places we inhabit.

As a firm committed to excellence in architecture and interior design, we recognize the impact that thoughtful design can have on the lives of those who experience living, working, playing, healing, and serving in these environments.

On April 27th, we celebrate World Design Day, and the critical role that all manner of design plays in producing a better, more beautiful, resilient, and functional world.

An interview with Dr. Pulver, the Superintendent of the Los Alamitos Unified School District, to find out why his district chose Westgroup Designs to build their new 86,528 sf STEM Building.

Happy International Women's Day! Westgroup Designs is proud to be a woman-owned business.

Last Wednesday, Westgroup Designs participated in the 26th annual Geiger WeCare event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Tustin. The event involves A&D Firms sponsoring a craft, so the children of the Club have a chance to make as a gift for their parents or guardians. Our craft this year was fuzzy sock cupcakes, and allowed the kids to take home candy while also providing warm socks for them or their loved ones.. We can’t wait for next year!

In honor of Giving Tuesday, Westgroup Designs launched a virtual food drive running from 11/28/22-12/2/22. The goal was to raise enough money to provide 1200 meals to our food insecure neighbors in Orange County. There are approximately 18,030 people that are food insecure in Orange County. 4,420 children under 18 are food insecure in Orange County. 3,216 children receiving free/reduced school meals in Orange County.

The food drive went through Second Harvest Food Bank, a non-profit with the mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. By the end of the week-long fundraiser, WD had achieved 193% of our goal and secured 2,320 meals for the community. We thank our employees and community for helping us surpass our ambitious goal.