THERE ARE 27 MILLION SLAVES IN THE WORLD. More men, women and children are enslaved today than ever before in history. Even the entire African Slave Trade did not amount to this many, yet most of us sit by and allow it to happen. What’s worse, in countless ways we support slave labor and human trafficking through our day-to-day lifestyles.
I believe that we have not only grown callous to statistics, but we have also grown indifferent to the social and economic implications of our consumption. When I view 27 million as more than a number, and consider each life that comprises that total, I am stirred to action. Although both products and organizations exist to support Fair Trade and inform the public, the consumer’s options, resources, and knowledge of Fair Trade are extremely limited.
I believe that we have not only grown callous to statistics, but we have also grown indifferent to the social and economic implications of our consumption. When I view 27 million as more than a number, and consider each life that comprises that total, I am stirred to action. Although both products and organizations exist to support Fair Trade and inform the public, the consumer’s options, resources, and knowledge of Fair Trade are extremely limited.
DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHANGE. As a designer, I see multiple opportunities to enact change in both producers and consumers to support Fair Trade. For my project I will pursue these options:
1| Graphically represent slave labor/consumption in an impactful way
1| Graphically represent slave labor/consumption in an impactful way
2| Design systems and strategies to make Fair Trade a more efficient and
affordable option (exploring packaging options, etc.)
affordable option (exploring packaging options, etc.)
3| Create an online portal for the consumer to find and support all Fair Trade
Certified products with ease and learn about other opportunities to help
Certified products with ease and learn about other opportunities to help
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