Essays


In the opinions of most, art and design aren’t the first things that come to mind when socioeconomic justice or environmental sustainability comes up in conversation. Many pin the creative field as an artsy-fartsy preoccupation that’s impact goes no deeper than the aesthetic it achieves. However, many are trying to change these somewhat true notions. People like Emily Pilloton, Valerie Casey, and Gadi Amit are preaching a new kind of creative mentality. These designers aren’t just in it to gain the façade of a goody two-shoes reputation, but to devote their lives to shifting industry paradigms. Making their work a testimony of all the possibilities of the creative product, these designers live by a manifesto that proclaims, “…beauty is a very positive, visceral force that we should harness for sustainability" (Sacks)...