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How to design for change For Creative Professionals Tuesday, May 23, 2023 [Design For Politics] TRIVIA QUESTION How did Australia’s “Plain Packaging” campaign reduce smoking rates? Scroll down for the answer...   [White Space Weekly Discount](   In today's issue: - Designing for Change: Using Design to Drive Political Action - How to Transform Your Work with Empathy - Sizzling Design Ideas for the Hottest Season  Let's dive in, shall we?   DESIGN & POLITICS Designing for Change: Using Design to Drive Political Action Here are some useful tips for designing impactful political campaigns: [Politics Design]( Know your audience:  What is their age range, education level, and political view?  Focus on the message:  The message of your campaign should be the focal point of your design.  Use powerful imagery:  Use images that are relatable to your target audience and support the message of your campaign.  Make it accessible:  Use high-contrast colors, and clear typography. If you’re working with images from a client, try using [color-enhancing tools]( to increase the impact. Avoid using small text or busy backgrounds to maximize accessibility.  The Best of Political Design  - [Barack Obama’s “Hope” Poster]( - [Freedom for Angela Davis]( - [Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Campaign](  Go deeper: - [The Influence of Graphic Design on Politics, Protest, and Power - Wallpaper]( - [The Power of Political Graphic Design on Elections - Political Marketer]( - [How Magazine Covers Became the Political Protest of our Time - Eye On Design]( - [Political Campaign Graphic Design: Tips and Best Practices - Campaigning Info](   PRINT ON DEMAND Merchandizing Made Easy [Sellfy]( If you are looking for an easy way to start a print-on-demand business and sell your own merch, then you should consider [Sellfy](.  With [Sellfy]( you’ll get all the tools you need—an online store with built-in marketing features, automatic product fulfillment and delivery, and no hidden fees.  The best part is that you can fill your store with as many products as you like (digital, physical, and subscriptions) without keeping inventory or worrying about unsold leftovers.  It only takes a few minutes to open your store and start selling. 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Instead, they were required to feature a plain olive-green background, with graphic images of smoking-related health problems.   “Graphic design, in the realm of politics, is a weapon, and we need to use it.”  – Paula Scher   SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT Weekly Art Prompt: “ Summer Color Splash” Create an illustration, a concept brand or a poster that evokes the feeling of summer with colors such as bright oranges, sunny yellows, sky blues, or sea greens.  Don’t forget to share it with us on Instagram using the hashtag #mightydrawings     Enjoy being a part of our design community? Feel free to share it with designers or design lovers near you.  Keep designing, creating, and inspiring,  Mighty Deals Team   What did you think of today's issue? Please click on a link to vote. Your feedback helps us improve. - [I enjoyed it]( - [Meh – it was ok]( - [Not interesting to me]( Want to Share the Deals? 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