Ethnic Aisle

A conference identity empowering people of color to celebrate their cultures, shape their own narratives, and reclaim their place in America; one plate at a time.

 

 

Team 
Melissa Takai

Roles
Branding, Graphic Design, Copywriting

Tools
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects

Duration
8 weeks

Challenge

For this project, my partner and I were tasked to create a mock-conference brand identity. We were responsible for developing assets such as posters, merchandise, environmental ads. Most importantly, our conference must be centered around a bias with a list of relevant speakers.


Solution

We recognized the implicit biases surrounding many of the cultural foods in America. Ironically, traditional meals beloved by immigrants are often generalized as "ethnic", although this country's entire foundation is built upon the backs of immigrants. In an attempt to reclaim the term, we created Ethnic Aisle, a conference focused on educating folks about the rich history behind these foods and opening a discourse on systemic discrimination.

 

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