The Design Consortium (DC) is a student/faculty creative studio rooted in a collaboratively engaged design process. Within this framework, design faculty & students partner with community residents, organizations, educational institutions, and/or local activists to achieve a common goal. The traditional notion of designers “serving” clients is replaced by equal partners who — only through their work together — can create impact. This inclusive design model acknowledges that each participant brings exceptional knowledge to the relationship without which the work would not succeed.

Design students work with faculty to understand their partner’s needs and challenges, develop appropriate strategies, and deliver-&-implement real design solutions/approaches.

In a collaborative partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey, our design team worked on an engaging visual campaign focused on raising awareness of protest rights, creating visuals and stationery that empower young individuals to understand and exercise their right to assemble. Through bold and informative designs, we aimed to educate New Jersey residents and inspire communities to stand up for their freedoms and advocate for social justice.