Democratic Design Bar

Can design make a politician win elections? And where is the line between political communication and propaganda?

Design tools and processes are part of the craft of democracy. At this evening’s Design Bar, we explore how design and visual communication influence politics, from campaign posters and logos to the visual portrayal of party leaders, and whether there are ethical considerations designers need to address when working on political commissions.

Through a panel discussion and a workshop, we will delve deeper into design as a political and democratic tool, and the role it may play in upcoming elections.

This evening’s Design Bar is a collaboration between ArkDes and Svenska Tecknare ↗.

Programme:

17:30 Panel discussion (additional speakers to be announced shortly)

• Elin Eskilsson, Creative Director, Kid id – part of Kid Collective
• Max Hjelm, Editorial writer Dagens Nyheter
• Josefine Engström, Chair, Svenska Tecknare

18:00 Workshop. Dive deeper into meta-design – how design can create democratic conditions for participation and collaboration.

• With Maria Wahlberg and Tobias Tagesson from Transponder.

19:00 End of programme

ArkDes Design bar is a recurring evening programme that explores the role of design in sustainable societal development. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on site.