Experiential Installation / Social Practice of Human Rights Conference — University of Dayton
In 2024, I curated and guided a large-scale experiential installation for the University of Dayton’s Social Practice of Human Rights (SPHR) Conference, developed in collaboration with my graphic design students. The project transformed the glass-lined corridors of Curran Place into a series of illuminated visual statements addressing global human rights issues.
Leveraging the natural light of the space, the work explored transparency, scale, and materiality to quite literally “shed light” on complex and often overlooked topics. Students moved beyond traditional 2D deliverables, creating large-format, dimensional poster systems that responded directly to the architecture. Each piece combined research, narrative, and visual form—contributing to a collective, public-facing experience.
My role centered on shaping the conceptual framework, guiding visual direction, and overseeing the full process from ideation through fabrication and installation. Structured as a real-world collaboration with the Human Rights Center, the project introduced constraints around scale, production, and site-specific design. The final installation activated the conference environment—inviting attendees to engage with human rights issues through an immersive, layered visual experience.
SKILL IMPLEMENTATION
Creative Direction
Print Production
Visual Exploration
Pedagogy
Graphic Design
