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How has the pandemic affected design? This is the driving question behind Designing For, a multimedia archival project exploring the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the discipline of design and the humanity of designers. (designingfor2020.com)
In this talk, hear from project organizer Nicolette Stosur-Bassett about the Designing For podcast series, showcasing the stories of 10 Chicago designers whose work practice changed in 2020; the Designing For graphic archive, documenting COVID signage throughout each phase of the pandemic; and the Designing For community health survey, revealing the pandemic’s impact on creatives’ mental health.
An interactive component of the presentation will invite participants to provide input on an upcoming Designing For zine. Designing For aims to capture the design impact of a significant, shared cultural experience both
About
Nicolette Stosur-Bassett is a creative director and communications strategist with ten years of experience building brands and campaigns for social change.
Her work uses human-centered communications design to inspire behavior change that benefits people and the planet. She is the founder of Do It Better Design (doitbetterdesign.com), a Chicago-based branding and communications studio that helps projects with a purpose tell their story. Currently, Nicolette is the editorial and creative director for Think Wood (thinkwood.com), a national marketing campaign focused on decarbonizing the built environment. She is most passionate about behavioral psychology and the neuroscience of design.
