This project was designed to educate and engage the community at Seattle University to advocate for different policies regarding student homelessness, eviction reform, and affordable housing in Washington State. Along with the other project assistant, we thought up a way for the number of advocacy postcards to be displayed in a way that also alluded to the spirit of support for those who experience housing instability and loss.
We decided on a ‘house’-like structure to symbolize the intrinsic importance of the home and the foundation it provides for a person’s success and wellbeing. The postcards I designed utilize the human symbol of the hand and connect it to the home through its combination with recognizable household belongings. After its display at Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day, we took down the postcards and delivered them to send a message of support for affordable housing to the chair of the Ways & Means Committee and the Speaker of the House.
Measurements (from the top): Poster 24” x 36”, Postcards 5.5” x 8.5”.
Programs used: ProCreate on iPad, Adobe Illustrator
Installation poster sketch by Frank Karreman.