Based on some helpful feedback from classmates, as well as Lafe, I’ve made some adjustments to my brief:
Refined my hook: Design of and for rural communities.
Added to keywords.
Added to clients and collaborators.
Clarified deliverables.
Added to my research plan.
Reformatted research and audience pages to be more visual.
A question raised was related to the politics of design, especially design driven by “outsiders,” even if they have “moved in.” Related to this, there is the question of what makes design “good” or “necessary”? These questions underscore the need to have research demonstrating the value proposition of design, especially graphic and web design. What rural initiatives have benefited from effective branding, marketing, and outreach, and how did design help? What are some case studies I can point to, especially ones that transcend political lines?
