Citizen: Communication Design With A Conscience

Citizen Design is communication design with a conscience. Through this exploration I aim to empower designers with the inspiration and tools in providing high-quality interactive and visual identities for to those who need them most.

Citizen Design is a counteractive experiment to the design democracy movement. The world is finally taking note that good design not only improves the quality of life but can be a potent launchboard for social change. As visual designers realize their tremendous power to influence public opinion, where do their responsibilities lie? How can designers utilize their skills in providing communication possibilities for the issues, people, and organizations that most desperately deserve a voice?

The inspiration for this project came from feeling like I’ve had to develop my own ethical guidelines as a designer to feel good about my work.

Communication designers, visual communicators, non-profits, cultural institutions, small businesses with a double bottom line, artists