Graphic Designers everywhere are taking a more active role in using our abilities to help address and bring to light political and social issues. (one.org, Remember Tibet and Good Magazines’ Project 012 for example).
If you happen to be passing through Ypsilanti Michigan between now and October 9th, you can see some examples of this kind of work by some of the most distinguished designers in the industry. Eastern Michigan University Gallery has invited designers from all over the world to show posters that that speak out on current political and social issues. The show is purposely timed to coincide with the run-up to the presidential election. The range of poster media include screen printing, stencil, digital, and offset lithography. Copies of posters will be available for purchase with proceeds going to a charity of the designers choice. Several notable designers are in this show, including the highly respected and celebrated Milton Glaser, and one of my favorites - Jonathan Barnbrook.
Poster by Milton Glaser
Poster by Jonathan Barnbrook
Jeff and I met while attending Eastern’s graphic design program. Not long after our graduation, our incredible professors and mentors have since taken their program over to the Center for Creative Studies. However our collaboration, love of typography and our passion for "design with concept" took root in those old red brick buildings many years ago. Cheers EMU.
