Abstract
The era of strife and uncertainty that we currently find ourselves in is a serendipitous chance to ask what part the creative community can play in creating positive change through our work and outreach projects. The arts have the potential to connect with society and generate impact that is complementary to the data and information that is most often conveyed through conventional media forms. From the perspective of the artist/designer, inquiry through making is an effective haptic problem-solving methodology. Engaging the public in this process extends the experience beyond the classrooms, studios, galleries, and museums—instigating progress and action. Whether on a local or global scale, the arts can reach people on personal, sensory, and emotional levels. Drawing on a body of work spanning nearly 20 years, this study shares a series of community-based projects that implement visual and tactile graphic design to catalyze social, political, and environmental progress.
Presenters
Kelly Salchow MacArthurProfessor of Graphic Design, Art, Art History, and Design, Michigan State University, Michigan, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
The Arts in Social, Political, and Community Life
KEYWORDS
Graphic Design, Social, Political, Resilience, Sustainability, Outreach, Community, Collaboration
