Design for Good
I am a strong advocate for socially conscious design. At a foundations level, students are introduced to the concept of “design for good.” Whether it’s creating a poster on a burning social issue or design for non-profit partners, my hope is to distill in them a passion for design as a tool for positive change.
No discussion on “design for good” would be complete without this call to action from James Victore (my spirit animal). I show this in class ALL the time—it still gives me goosebumps.
#Ladyrippers: Social Media Campaign - Utilizing data visualization to promote equality in the skating industry. (junior level)
True Courage: Suicide Awareness Poster Series - Completed in partnership with the Professional Firefighters of Easter Missouri. Student provided all copywriting and photography. ADDY Awards: KC Bronze. (senior level)
IRC Logo Family - Design collaboration with the Kansas City International Relations Council. (senior level)
Santa Fe Trail Association 200th Anniversary Logo - In class competition to design commemorative logo, now in use by the SFTA. (senior level)
Too Many People: Over-fishing Poster - National poster competition hosted by npg.org. $1000 scholarship winner. (sophomore level)
Digital Inclusion Poster - Completed for AIGA National Design for Good poster call. (sophomore level)
Honor, Integrity, Courage - Designed by student from St. Louis in response to Ferguson riots. Submitted to AIGA National Design for Good poster call. (sophomore level)