An exhibition and simulation about undocumented immigrants in the US.
The theme of this year’s course, La Roche Experience: Regions of Conflict, was the U.S borders. Graphic design students were challenged to research, conceptualize, design and implement an experience inspired by this theme. For the 600 students enrolled in Regions of Conflict, design students created an experience that simulates the obstacles faced by undocumented immigrants in hopes to inform, raise awareness and ultimately evoke a sense of empathy that facilitates dialogue and personal reflection.
We invite you to spend a few moments walking in the shoes of an undocumented immigrant and discover that we share more than just a border.
Dates:
March 18 – April 6, 2013
Location:
La Roche College
JJ Wright Library
9000 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Created by junior graphic design students in the Design for Social Impact course: Malia Ault, Jenna Breitbach-Eldredge, Nikki Johnson, Matt Puwalowski, Maria Vujevich, Evan Wallace and Katherine Wilson. Taught by Professors Beth Shirrell and Neha Agarwal.
Featured on Pittsburgh’s NPR News Station, read about it here.
