Working with 3 other talented designers, forming The BITS Collective. Our task was to come up with a proposal to promote UMBC's Special Collections to external and internal audiences across the humanities, arts, social sciences and STEM with the promotion tying with Maryland's 250th anniversary.
across the humanities,
arts, socd STEM fields.
Client Concerns
Our clients at Special Collection were concern that not many people have heard of/ knew what Special Collections is as it is hidden at the back of the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery. They wanted an event that bring people inside and outside of UMBC for Maryland's 250th.
Research
When researching, we notices commonalities between similar proposed events
- Each event created a way to preserve a moment in time whether a physical time capsule or a webpage immortalizing artifacts.
- similar events allowed people to participate by allowing submissions of artifacts
We propose an interactive, community-driven event that invites participants to reflect on Maryland’s past, document the present, and imagine the future, celebrating Maryland’s 250th anniversary through collective storytelling.
It’s a chance to honor a history full of defining moments. This event allows the community to collaborate and engage in an accessible and inclusive environment. Creating a lasting record of who we are right now so future generations can understand not just Maryland’s past, but the people, emotions, and heartfelt experiences that shaped this moment in time.
What I Designed
250 Bits of Maryland Sticker
250 Bits of Maryland Sticker
Sticker design I created for the event.
11x17 Poster
11x17 Poster
250 Bits of Maryland 11 x 17 posters promoting the event on campus.
10 Day Countdown Social Media Posts
10 Day Countdown Social Media Posts
Social media post promoting the event by counting down 10 days till the proposed event.
250 Bits of Maryland Breezeway Banner
250 Bits of Maryland Breezeway Banner
Large banner at UMBC Breezeway promoting the event
Time Capsule Prototype
Time Capsule Prototype
Image of Time Capsule Prototype made of cardboard laying on desk. This is one layer of the capsule drawer.
