MLK Commemorative Poster

Theme: “Reflect on yesterday.  Experience today.  Transform tomorrow.”
Designer: Jake Nicolella, Graphic Design Student
Design:
Reflecting on the theme of this year’s MLK commemoration I chose to show the past, present, and future by personify birds and their link to true freedom. On the first line we reflect on the unfortunate_­ past of segregation. The second line shows the present, where we can experience the mix of cultures that is taking place. On the third line there is a truly transformed tomorrow where we can transcend black and white to live in a world of beautiful colors and boundless self-expression.

The MLK Commemorative Poster:

Due: Wednesday January15th

Printed (not mounted)

12x18 Vertical format

Martin Luther King Jr. Was an American clergyman, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. 

www.thekingcenter.org

The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center. Within these facilities the visitor can learn about Dr. King's life and and his influence on others. The Peace Plaza is the area between the National Park SErvice Visitor Center and Auburn Avenue. It's just a walk away from campus should you choose to visit. If you use photography this is a great resource for you to use. All images must be original.

No copyrighted images.

You can create a commemorative poster design honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in any way you wish. It might be a design honoring his entire life and create a design that could possibly be used in some form of promotion or advertising.

Think of The King Center as you client and they've asked you create a commemorative poster design for their celebratory holiday occasion on Monday January 20th each year.

You can commemorate his birthday or the national holiday. It is the legacy of his life.

Think of this a event poster. It might be inspired by by a certain design from another era (WPA posters) or it might be a design that is inspired by  typography or illustration..again play to your strengths as a designer. Create a new piece of work that is significant to the event.

Research.

Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in 1929, the second of three children. Early in his life, Reverend King recognized the evils of segregation and racial prejudice. He was an outstanding student throughout his years in school and went on to receive his Bachelor of Divinity degree in June of 1951. In a speech given during the ceremonies at the White House when Reverend King’s birthday became a recognized national holiday, Mrs. King touched the heart of our nation as she summarized her husband’s life: “In his own life’s example, he symbolized what was right about America, what was noblest and best, what human beings have loved unconditionally. He was in constant pursuit of truth, and when he discovered it, he embraced it. His nonviolent campaigns brought about redemption, reconciliation and justice.” America is a more democratic nation, a more just nation, a more peaceful nation because Martin Luther King, Jr. became her preeminent nonviolent commander.

Specs:

1. A commemorative poster design honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2. You should tag your poster with a logo of some kind (sponsor); this could be The King Center logo or the National Park logo or Corporation for National & Community Service or GSU (or several if you wish

3. Poster should be a vertical format, 12 x 18

4. Possible Text:  January 20, 2014

or 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

January 29, 2014, Georgia State University, Atlanta,GA

5. Original images only. You can use quotes.