Tell us about yourself:
My name is Lily Booth, I’m from Dallas, Texas and recently moved to Kansas City this past year. I work as a graphic designer, but have a passion for traditional art.
What is the inspiration behind your poster design?
I drew a lot of inspiration from the oldest clonal tree in the world at 9,565 years old, named “Old Tjikko”. Clonal means that the tree regenerates new parts over long periods of time, for example when a branch falls off, it sprouts a new root from said branch. I connected this to the idea of building upon the past progress that other people have made to better society for those who come after them, and allow new generations to further that change. The two figures looking at the framed picture of the tree reference generational learning, and acknowledging the past in order to change the future.
Please tell us why you think inclusivity and solidarity are essential in our society…
Inclusivity and solidarity are essential to the human experience. Inclusivity allows for people to be educated in what shortcomings in society need to be changed. Being resilient and actively participating in social change is how we can hold systems of power accountable.
How can we create a more inclusive design world and ensure that everyone is represented?
Promote and share work from those who are from different backgrounds. Listen to people and amplify their perspective rather than speaking over them. By learning from others, more creative, inclusive, and diverse design can be created across the board. This in turn leads to people outside the design world feeling more represented when they see said work.
