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We were happy to be in attendance at last year's Designism event, that progressive, curse-filled evening examining the role of design in social change--hell, the role of social change in design, really. So we're totally psyched that they're bringing it back, with triple the duration, triple the speakers, and triple the booze. Okay, maybe doubles all around, but this is an absolutely not-to-miss miss event.

Here are the basics:

Designism 2.0.
Thursday, December 13th
4:45-9:30 pm
ADC Gallery
106 West 29 Street (at Sixth Ave)
New York City

To RSVP, go to: http://www.adcglobal.org/adc/events/calendar/

All details after the jump.

Immerse yourself in design activism during a half-day event at the ADC with
presentations from Milton Glaser, Steven Heller, Elizabeth Resnick, Ji Lee,
Tony Hendra, and others.

“Perhaps it’s a moment to translate concern into action.”
--Milton Glaser

Last year, the Art Directors Club launched Designism to explore how
creativity could play a role in shaping our world. Could creatives become
instruments for social and political change? The undeniable takeaway from
the original Designism was the strong desire among participants to make a
difference.

Hence Designism 2.0: An Event in Three Parts

SEE: TALK: ACT
Join design activists at the ADC’s annual event for a half-day of
inspirational presentations, provocative conversation and a call to action
uniting designers behind meaningful change.

In addition, Selections from the Graphic Imperative: International Posters
for Peace, Social Justice, and the Environment 1965-2005, an exhibition of
the world’s most powerful political and social posters, will be on view in
the ADC Gallery.

Designism 2.0: SEE
4:45-6:00PM
Witness the next generation of design activism with presentations from three
young designers who have made significant impact to society through projects
focused on social causes. A panel discussion will discuss the designer’s
role in provoking change.

Welcome and Introduction
Kay Sloan, president, Massachusetts College of Art + Design
Ellen Sitkin, designer, IDEO, and Project M
Andrew Sloat, designer, film-maker, Drainage Ditch
Ji Lee, droga5, The Bubble Project
Moderated by:
Alissa Walker, writer and editor, UnBeige.com

Break and viewing, Selections from the Graphic Imperative
6:00-6:30PM

Designism 2.0: TALK
6:30-7:50PM
A panel of leaders gathered from eclectic backgrounds, the Masters of
Designism will discuss the state of activism across all media, and how
designers can amplify their roles as cultural leaders by creating a new kind
of design career dedicated to social change.

Opening: Tony Hendra, satirist and writer, Father Joe, The Messiah of Morris
Avenue
Panel: Milton Glaser, designer, Milton Glaser, Inc.
Janet Kestin, co-chief creative officer, Ogilvy Toronto and co-creator,
Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty
Elizabeth Resnick, co–curator, Selections from the Graphic Imperative and
associate professor, Communication Design for the Massachusetts College of
Art + Design
Michael Wolff, journalist and columnist, Vanity Fair

Moderated by: Steven Heller, co-chair of the Designer as Author MFA program,
School of
Visual Arts

Designism 2.0: ACT
8:00PM

A presentation and call to action from Idealist.org, a project of nonprofit
organization Action Without Borders and the Bettman Archive and Creativity
for Social Justice Awards. A reception will follow where designers will be
challenged to make connections and put intent into action for Idealist.org
and other causes.

A Call to Action: Ami Dar, founder and executive director of Action Without
Borders and Dan Perlet, from The Bettman Archive and the Creativity for
Social Justice Award. A reception will follow to forge working
relationships.

To RSVP, go to: http://www.adcglobal.org/adc/events/calendar/