This archive will be great for future reference to see what is out their in terms of politically charged design. This poster in particular caught my eye due to the clarity of the message and beautiful use of image and type.
The recent issues in american politics is some of the most shocking for many years, this could be a possible subject to explore though there are many considerations needed to be made about the social, economic, cultural, technological problems and limitations that go with this.
The 'Justseeds' website also gives information on some editorial work that looks at protest in art and design. As editorial design work is something that is becoming more and more central to my own creative practice it seems a good place to look for inspiration.
As explained in the 'about' page the artists and designers are 'committed to social, environmental, political engagement.' - It is not that often that a collective or group of artist and designers will really explain their ethical beliefs in graphic design but the Justseeds group are really vocal about the issues they feel strongly about.
The notion of 'downloadable graphics' is something previously explored by Grupa and is a great way of getting work out there and allowing anyone to be a part of group and push the ideas of Justseeds.
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