I want to tell you a story. This month’s editorial is not focused on presenting you with facts and statistics. This month’s story is about you. Every artist is on a journey. Let’s talk about the journey of the aesthete.

Colleges have played a pivotal role throughout history in the United States, acting as institutions cultivating critical thinking, technical skills, and well-rounded individuals. However, in 2024, how are they serving our artists?

Lakeland, Florida, is a vibrant city experiencing exponential growth. An interesting trend to note is the growing youth population.

Creativity is the bridge combining the real, the ideal, and the surreal. When creating for a better society, social designers should consider all three factors to contribute to innovation and the future at large.

There is an increased demand for spaces where communities can celebrate their values. There is a need for gathering spaces of meaning, but what how can we know what is meaningful to our communities? The field of social design empowers leaders to strengthen their communities using empathy, creativity, and action to create spaces of shared meaning.

Social-systems thinking, a powerful branch of institutional analysis, reveals the intricate tapestry of human interaction. It recognizes that individuals belong to various groups, all interconnected and interdependent, forming the very fabric of society. This lens empowers policymakers to anticipate the ripple effects of their decisions, safeguarding previously unseen segments of the societal network.

Public apathy is an issue common to any cause-based organizations. Communicating a complex message is one job, but making the message stick is another. Good visual communication design understands the power to evoke emotions.