SOFT POWER
Print Design
This poster series is an ode to Sheila Levrant de Bretteville, making sure to touch on her enthusiasm for public art and style.
The evolution of getting left behind, decaying, and regrowth rings true with the city. What will we leave behind as Detroit residents? What does it mean to be conscious of the immediate environment? Do you care what happens later, or just right now?
Newport cartons are a staple of Detroit trash. I’ve noticed it for years. Including a seed bag contrasts the found discards, all while asking for a written response with an attached pen. Will you reap what you sow? What happens now?
Soft Power is about Detroit’s relationship with the things it leaves behind.
The evolution of getting left behind, decaying, and regrowth rings true with the city. What will we leave behind as Detroit residents? What does it mean to be conscious of the immediate environment? Do you care what happens later, or just right now?
Newport cartons are a staple of Detroit trash. I’ve noticed it for years. Including a seed bag contrasts the found discards, all while asking for a written response with an attached pen. Will you reap what you sow? What happens now?
GOALS & INTENT
I wanted to make something that was meant to be changed by the public. What would happen? Does this mean anything to anyone?
WHAT DID I LEARN?
︎ Don’t treat work so preciously ALL of the time
︎ Make sure your intent is clear
︎ Taking inspo from other designers’ methods and materials
︎ Make sure your intent is clear
︎ Taking inspo from other designers’ methods and materials
