Rooted in Design: Dissecting the Impact of Black Art and Design

Black art and design impact everything; however, its 'roots' are not always highlighted in design talk. We're changing that with this talk! Get ready to learn about the Legendary Roots of Black Design! Black art and design impact everything. However, the 'roots' of Black design are not always highlighted in mainstream discussion. This 90-minute event aims to enlighten and inspire you to see some of the great contributions Black Art and Design have made to culture. Our guest speaker, Sam Yates Meier, will guide us on a stellar historical tour of Black moments that changed the design world. Her extensive knowledge and experience will help us better understand these 'roots' of art and design and will inspire you to see how Black design techniques are still being used today. Sam Yates Meier teaches in the Visual Communications Department at the University of Kansas (KU) and works as a senior designer with Hallmark's Global Trends and Innovation Studio in Kansas City, Missouri. She holds a Master of Arts in African and African American Studies, with a focus on the pedagogy of love in Black Art and Design. This event is brought to you by the Pick Progress project with contributions from ArtsKC. Two ticket options are available: General Admission and Admission with a commemorative 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' Afro Comb.