Over the past month Ringling College of Art & Design in Florida we have seen a small exhibition in the campus’ Selby Gallery. Social Issues in Graphic Design will be open from Aug17 through to Sept19, 2007.
Showcasing contemporary graphic designers whose work reflects a philosophy of social conscience. Participants include Richard Valicenti of Thirst/3ST, Illinois; Amy Franceschini of Future Farmers, California; Cristina Gastaldello and Massimiliano Patrignani of ma:design, Italy; Antistatic, Ohio; Adam Knott, California, and myself Kate Andrews.
For more information on my co-exhibiting graphic designers, please see their websites:
- Daniel Miller
- Richard Valicenti
- Amy Franceshini
- Adam Knott
- Antistatic
- Cristina Gastadello & Massimiliano Patrignani
Ringling College of Art and Design is a wonderful location for an exhibition of this nature; scanning the pages of their college website, I came across a marvellous description of the community:
“In today’s world, it is possible for one person to make a difference on a global scale – through design. Based on socially-conscious principles, our students become professionals with not only a set of skills, but also the ability to change the very nature of their chosen profession. Learn how disparate lines of inquiry interface as participants seek to address society’s growing concern about the quality of life. Discover how you can provide future generations with an enhanced lifestyle through socially conscious design principles.”
Filed under: On Graphic Design, On Social Design
