D-Nation
D-Nation is a graphic design campaign that focuses on three different government systems, past and present, affecting society today. The three government systems include Democracy: a system that brings freedom to its people; Dictatorship: a radical system that controls its people; and Dynasty: a government system that runs on the traditional monarchy of the royal family, such as kings and queens. D-Nation explores moments in history that have a ripple effect in today’s society, which includes a collage poster series that heavily focuses on the American timeline, a microsite of the famous and infamous political figures, and an editorial that explores the three different government systems.
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
-Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
(16th President of the United States)
Medium 1 - The American Timeline
The American Timeline explores the history of America from the late 18th century through the present. Each poster collage consists of four different centuries that were considered to be important events throughout American history. These famous events in the American timeline include the American Revolution, the American Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the modern political battle between radical groups of the far left and the far right. The figures, from different centuries, represent the importance of the particular event and include influencers from the event or the past. The poster collage is an interactive collage with the viewers seeing the quotes, figures, and the image of the important figure.
18th Century - The American Revolution (1765 - 1783)
On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from the British Empire, sparking the American Revolution. George Washington, a freedom figure, led the colonies towards freedom. King George III, a monarchical figure, led the British army in controlling the thirteen colonies, preventing them for their independence. The thirteen colonies won the war and declared a new nation, the United States of America.
19th Century - American Civil War (1861 - 1865)
The United States, in the 19th century, was on the brink of civil war between the North and the South. Abraham Lincoln, leader of the Union, wants to end slavery in the nation. Jefferson Davis, leader of the Confederate States, wants slavery to remain intact in the South. The Union emerges victorious from being divided into two.
20th Century - Civil Rights Movement (1954 - 1968)
The Civil Rights Movement began in the 1950s when Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stands for equality for all Americans and wants freedom for all African Americans. Strom Thurmond and politicians in the South don't want equality for African Americans. The Civil Rights Act was passed on July 2, 1964, resulting in freedom for all African Americans.
21st Century - Left Versus Right (2008 - Present)
By the late 2000s and early 2010s, modern politics became radical with two groups, the left and the right. When Barack Obama became president, the alt-left believed that Obama would make progress with diversity and inclusion. However, when Trump became president, the alt-right believed that they should have traditional values and not have diversity and inclusion. In today's standards, it is an ongoing battle between the two radical groups.
Medium 2 - Political Figures
Political Figures explores a collection of famous and infamous political figures that represent three different government systems from the past and present. These political systems include democracy, dictatorship, and dynasty, which were influenced by those that represent freedom, bring control, or rule them in a monarchical system. The microsite explores the famous and infamous figures with an interaction of reading an article or watching a video that relates to those famous and infamous figures. These political figures include Barack Obama, Joseph Stalin, Elizabeth II, and many more. Adults and young adults who are interested in political figures will explore the famous and infamous political figures from three different systems of government.
Medium 3 - The Three D’s of government
The Three D’s of Government is an editorial book that explores the history of the three different government systems. The three government systems, democracy, dictatorship, and dynasty, show their history and origins, and how they became a function that impacted society, whether the outcome was good or bad. For each three different government systems, the editorial book campaigns about the history of the past and present, while the common ground for all three government systems is bringing out pride and patriotism. Additionally, the editorial brings out famous figures that represent the three different government systems and a quote that represents them.
Takeaway - D-Nation stickers
D-Nation presents famous political figures of the past and present who represent democracy, dictatorship, and dynasty. It presents the overall structure of famous figures representing three governments that impact society, either positively or negatively, and bring pride in patriotism. The stickers bring out 15 famous and important figures that have impacted society from the past and present. These famous figures bring contributions to their society, good or bad, and tell the story of who they are, their influence in politics, and their overall impact on the people. The sticker consists of the image of the famous figure from each three government systems and their overall contribution towards society.
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