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Trailblazer Award Winner: Corrie Godoy-Contois Student RGD

Corrie Godoy-Contois Associate RGD
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​​Information Design Intervention: Diversifying Literature

Information design can impactfully address the issue of diversity and representation in literary fiction. The project involves creating a zine that serves not just as an artsy outlet but also as an entry point to broader, enduring social issues. By structuring the content into chapters, similar to a book, it invites the audience to delve into the problem through knowledge, thought-provocation and action prompts. This design strategy targets creatives who cherish immersing themselves in stories and connecting with others through narrative, speaking directly in their language.

Educator support: Kelsey McColgan

 

Societal Dependency on Trauma Narratives for the Production of Knowledge, Empathy, and Action information design

Societal Dependency on Trauma Narratives for the Production of Knowledge, Empathy, and Action

This project aimed to employ a systems-lens approach for a deep analysis of 'wicked problems', focusing on trauma narratives affecting marginalized communities. It adapted and created design research methodologies for a profound understanding of these issues, identifying their roots through an iterative process. The goal was to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging visual formats to capture attention, challenge mindsets and inform behaviour regarding these challenges. The research involved literature reviews, interviews with subject matter experts, fieldwork and an examination of positionality, culminating in a comprehensive research dossier, synthesis diagrams and interactive displays for public exhibition.

Educator support: Kelsey McColgan, Patrick Moskwa

 

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Zine: To Read in Colour

Information design can impactfully address the issue of diversity and representation in literary fiction. The project involves creating a zine that serves not just as an artsy outlet but also as an entry point to broader, enduring social issues. By structuring the content into chapters, similar to a book, it invites the audience to delve into the problem through knowledge, thought-provocation and action prompts. This design strategy targets creatives who cherish immersing themselves in stories and connecting with others through narrative, speaking directly in their language.

Educator support: Kelsey McColgan