Technology over technique produces emotionless design.

10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for social change! ~ 7. Commit to eco friendly practises

May 4, 2011 | Tags: fair go! Tags: , — | by ez@revive

Following my previous post “Lets use graphic design for social change!” I am creating a series of posts where I will explore 10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for Social Change. Today’s idea: 7. Commit to eco friendly practises (read more…)

Craft Relief ~ a Helping Hand for Flood Crisis

February 17, 2011 | Tags: fair go! Tags: , — | by ez@revive
craft relief item

As graphic designers, it is difficult to think of ways we can use our skills to offer help, to the many families and towns that are victims of the devastating destruction of Cyclone Yasi. I know I have. The online store “Craft Relief” sells art & craft donated items from home made toys, art prints to home wares, with all profits going to the flood appeal. (read more…)

10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for social change! ~ 6. Do a talk or workshop

January 10, 2011 | Tags: fair go! Tags: — | by ez@revive

Following my previous post “Lets use graphic design for social change!” I am creating a series of posts where I will explore 10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for Social Change. Today’s idea: 6. Do a talk or workshop (read more…)

A Gingerbread House for the Homeless

December 17, 2010 | Tags: live it, love it Tags: — | by ez@revive
Gingerbread Caravan

Recently I had a lot of fun making my own gingerbread house and we have been having a lot of fun eating it too! Some people in Sweden have been making Gingerbread houses for a different reason, to create awareness for the homeless at Christmas.
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10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for social change! ~ 5. Design Ignites Change Program

November 29, 2010 | Tags: fair go! Tags: — | by ez@revive

Following my previous post “Lets use graphic design for social change!” I am creating a series of posts where I will explore 10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for Social Change. Todays idea: 5. Join Design Ignites Change (read more…)

10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for social change! ~ 4. Enter a Competition

October 27, 2010 | Tags: fair go! Tags: — | by ez@revive

Following my previous post “Lets use graphic design for social change!” I am creating a series of posts where I will explore 10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for Social Change. Todays idea: 4. Enter a Competition (read more…)

The Girl Effect

October 3, 2010 | Tags: fair go! Tags: — | by ez@revive

Talk about using design for social change! I came across this awesome video created by a Sydney animation studio Mighty Nice. Its a perfect example of how design can be used to create awareness and inform people how they can make a difference. The cute but thought provoking animation reveals the plight of girls living in poverty in developing countries from 12 years old and onwards. (read more…)