Anne H. Berry, Keynote Speaker at Design as Activism Symposium

I’m Not Really Political: Activating Designers in the Work of Sustaining Democracy
Opening Keynote Speaker: Anne H. Berry
September 13 & 14, 2024
Institute of Design (ID) at Illinois Tech
3137 South Federal Street Chicago, IL 60616
Virtual sessions also available.

In politically fraught climates, engaging designers in conversations about the role of government in society can be daunting. And yet, whether or not we choose to participate in political action or political discourse, politics is still embedded in our everyday lives.

From the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the Americans with Disabilities Act, design and communication are inextricably linked to democracy. This presentation will serve as an entry point for discussion about the responsibilities that even the most politically reluctant designers among us carry in order to help maintain a healthy democracy.