Register for the first-annual Designathon!

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts would like to announce a 24-hour “Designathon” to begin Friday, November 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. We are planning for it to become an annual fixture on the calendar for local nonprofits to have their design needs realized.

The event is intended to assist nonprofits with creating a strong brand presence for which they otherwise may not be able to pay a professional. Student Jasmin Quinones imagined the idea for her senior project in an independent study course.

“We want to spread awareness that design isn’t just commercial, but can help further the missions of nonprofits,” she said.

The client projects to be designed will include logos, fliers, posters, brochures and social media graphics. Due to time constraints, more complex designs for projects like a website or app, will not be able to be completed.

Professor Natalie Stephenson is overseeing the project and explained that an event like this will hopefully help several organizations that have design-related needs. “This gives the students the opportunity to use their talents to give back to the community in an impactful way,” she said.

Graphic design and communication students, faculty, staff and alumni are all invited to participate in this event. Participants can sign up for a 4-hour shift, multiple shifts, or work for the entire 24 hours.

Registration for both community partners and designers can be completed on the Designathon website at http://fcdesignathon.com/. 

For the students who participate as designers, the format of the event will provide relevant experience working with clients in a fast-paced environment and foster a greater understanding of the local community and its needs.

For alumni who participate, Stephenson sees it as an opportunity to “get back into the art building, a familiar and nostalgic space to create again with the Flagler community.”

For more information, visit the Designathon site at http://fcdesignathon.com/.