“How can we engage and educate high school students in Chicago about the power, potential and possibilities of design? Through the AIGA Chicago Mentor Program, a group of Chicago based graphic designers, design researchers, architects, and entrepreneurs collaborated to answer this question. We designed a newsprint piece where we illustrated and visualized 11 words that we felt best communicated and exemplified the meaning of design. Our newsprint project aimed to promote design, peak curiosity and encourage high school students to get involved—whether it’s considering design as a career, learning more about the design community, or just knowing about the design resources available in Chicago.” – Amanda Amyx and Monina Velarde
To learn more about this project, check out the Case Study: Design Is... on the national AIGA website. Our project was also featured on our local AIGA chapter's website, Design Work Life, and For Print Only.