DT TO 2018: Infographics for Social Change: A Graphic Ally Hackathon

THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO DESIGNTHINKERS 2018 TO DELEGATES WHO ARE ATTENDING DAY 2 Become a Graphic Ally! Learn how to tell visual data stories to inspire policy change and mobilize information at the grassroots level. In this hands on workshop, we will explore and apply principles of conscious and responsible design to a real world infographic project. Topics covered are as follows: icon drafting, infographic composition, power dynamics in design, data framing, asset vs. deficit mapping, access to information, and grassroots design strategies. Learn how to map out infographic solutions for reaching and activating policy makers, people with resources, low-opportunity communities, and more. Participants will leave with an actionable list of design strategies, and with experience creating an infographic. General Timeline:15-20mins -Presentation (principles + basic equity measures + basic content parsing +  infographic composition)10 mins - Practice: drawing game and graphic illustration techniques5-7 mins - Project prep:  dissemination data briefs, communication strategy, and facilitate quick outline prep15-17 mins - quick prototype creation for content5+ mins [remaining time] - analyze prototypes and general QA