I’m normally not a proponent of contests within the visual arts professions, as they are often structured and/or carried out in a manner that devalues, and sometimes even degrades, the industry and its participants. Nevertheless, when I was recently contacted by a representative from The Jed Foundation and asked if I would share some information… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Design for Social Causes
Today’s new code
Watching, wishing… … and hoping Never underestimate the power of a seedling:SHARE VIA
Nov. 4th: Be heard today
The AIGA recently invited designers from across the United States to create nonpartisan posters that “inspire the American public to participate in the electoral process and vote for a presidential candidate in the 2008 general election.” The posters were all made available as printable PDFs, and 50 were selected and displayed during the 2008 national… Read more »
Poster for 2008 Breakers Marathon
I originally created this in a single color (navy blue) as a T-shirt design, then later adapted it for the poster (18″ x 24″) shown here (© Sproutreach). The Amica Insurance Breakers Marathon, billed as “the smallest state’s longest race”, is held every October in Newport, Rhode Island. Proceeds from the race support the Providence… Read more »
Typography fun for a cause: Part III
Support Stem Cell Research Bumper Sticker Available as a bumper sticker (10″ x 3″) or a T-shirt. As the title of this blog entry suggests, I find type design to be fun. This particular use of typography might also be the most important design I’ve ever created. A personal connection Stem cell research has the… Read more »
