ADC Gallery
December 13, 2007
4:45-9:30 PM
Join design activists at the ADC’s annual event for a half-day of inspirational presentations, provocative conversation and a call to action uniting designers behind meaningful change.
In addition, Selections from the Graphic Imperative: International Posters for Peace, Social Justice, and the Environment 1965-2005, an exhibition of the world’s most powerful political and social posters, will be on view in the ADC Gallery.
Schedule:
Designism 2.0: SEE
4:45-6:00 PM
Witness the next generation of design activism with presentations from three young designers who have made significant impact to society through projects focused on social causes. A panel discussion will discuss the designer’s role in provoking change.
Welcome and Introduction
Kay Sloan, president, Massachusetts College of Art + Design
Ellen Sitkin, designer, IDEO, and Project M
Andrew Sloat, designer, filmmaker, Drainage Ditch
Ji Lee, droga5, The Bubble Project
Moderated by:
Alissa Walker, writer and editor, UnBeige.com
6:00-6:30 PM Break and viewing, Selections from the Graphic Imperative
Designism 2.0: TALK
6:30-7:50 PM
A panel of leaders gathered from eclectic backgrounds, the Masters of Designism will discuss the state of activism across all media, and how designers can amplify their roles as cultural leaders by creating a new kind of design career dedicated to social change.
Opening:
Tony Hendra, satirist and writer, Father Joe, The Messiah of Morris Avenue
Panel:
Milton Glaser, designer, Milton Glaser, Inc.
Janet Kestin, co-chief creative officer, Ogilvy Toronto and co-creator, Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty
Elizabeth Resnick, co–curator, Selections from the Graphic Imperative and associate professor, Communication Design for the Massachusetts College of Art + Design
Michael Wolff, journalist and columnist, Vanity Fair
Moderated by:
Steven Heller, co-chair of the Designer as Author MFA program, School of Visual Arts
Designism 2.0: ACT
8:00 PM
A presentation and call to action from Idealist.org, a project of nonprofit organization Action Without Borders. A reception will follow where designers will be challenged to make connections and put intent into action for Idealist.org and other causes.
A Call to Action: Ami Dar, founder and executive director of Action Without Borders and Dan Perlet from Corbis: Creativity for Social Justice
Cocktail reception to follow.
Tickets:
ADC Members: $24.50, Non-members: $35.00, Students & Non Profit Organization Members: $20.00
Space is limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
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