The ReView: Common Good

Chapter 5: Creativity

Chapter 5 explores how design and creative work can be used to address real social challenges and foster community. Through a collection of projects, the chapter highlights how creativity extends beyond aesthetics to become a tool for advocacy, inclusion, education, and social impact. By engaging in creative processes, people are able to learn, grow, and connect with one another through visual expression. The featured works span a variety of mediums, including mixed-media graphics, sculptures, and paintings, demonstrating the diverse ways creativity can communicate ideas and inspire change. These projects address issues such as inclusivity, accessibility, representation, identity, and public engagement, showing how designers can create meaningful solutions that serve others. Overall, the chapter demonstrates that creative practice is both diverse and powerful, particularly when it is used to foster connection, support underserved communities, and contribute to the public good.

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