Designing for Social Reform

After the recent election results, many people in the creative community have voiced their determination to work with and for organizations that will need the most help. As FastCo’s Meg Miller says, “With a Trump presidency, using design in support of social progress will be more important than ever.” From Jennifer Kinon (design director for the Hillary for America campaign) to Jessica Hische (type designer …

Wilough (Willow Smith): November 9th

The sublime Willow Smith, working under the name Wilough, has released a song inspired by last week’s election, but unlike many artists’ responses, the 16-year-old’s song is full of hope and beauty. Titled “November 9th,” Smith’s short (under two minutes) but sweet track is tender and minimal. With lyrics including, “Take my hand and you will see / Sadness and anger aren’t everything,” the song …

Origins of Safety Pin Solidarity

While it may appear to be taken out of the pages of the Hunger Games (though less inspired than a shiny bird) and there are already reports that it’s been co-opted by white supremacists, many have taken to donning a safety pin as a silent show of solidarity with anyone feeling threatened by rhetoric and violence surrounding the recent election. It all began with an …