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DESIGN NAME:
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Federal Compliance Document
INSPIRATION:
Throughout the 2020 pandemic, we witnessed an explosion of ingenious ideas that often extrapolated elements from their familiar contexts and repurposed them as solutions for universal problems- the act of which was a real-life collage technique. The report was inspired by this metaphor. It met the need for simplifying complex and abstract policy concepts into relatable, digital collages while embodying the university's principles of diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project's design represents the essence of the University of Illinois at Chicago's diversity by creating digital collages for illustration and data representation. Seemingly-unrelated elements in the collages represent the unique elements of the university (persons, backgrounds, and fields of study); but, when arranged on the same landscape, they harmoniously work in sync to materialize each section's purpose through fantastic, surreal worlds, just as the university fosters innovative ideas that transform the world.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
The annual report separates from other documents in its kind by breaking-up and visually interpreting the abstract and complex policy and safety concepts required by law. Each section's illustration and data visualization elements provide the university community and the general public a comfortable approach to essential and relevant data that could influence their university or prospective college life experience.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The project started in May and finished in December 2020. It was published and made publicly available on December 22, 2020.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
The unified visual style combines vectors, antique pen sketches, vintage illustrations, and contemporary photography throughout the report. The images and infographics were mainly created with Adobe Photoshop. Some elements designed on Adobe Illustrator were also included in the final digital collages. The full book was assembled with Adobe InDesign, and was digitally published as an interactive pdf document.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Letter size / 21.5 x 28 cms / 250 pages.
Document digitally distributed to up to 35k email addresses.
Document digitally available to the general public through official websites.
TAGS:
digital collage, annual report, university, compliance, editorial design, illustration, digital illustration, infographics, Clery act, safety, security
RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
Universities that receive federal funding are required by law to share information about crime on campus and their efforts to improve campus safety. The content involves technical language to comply with the law and complex policies and procedures addressed to the stakeholders. The Action Research Design that led this project explored the deeper understanding of the content, conceptualization, and a simplified visual translation, so it also relates to the outsiders of this field.
CHALLENGE:
The main challenge while creating the collages was to find a balanced and cohesive visual style that will grab attention from several audience groups and that could be perceived throughout the pages.
The designs changed substantially during the concept development process, resulting in up to 5 different drafts for some of the sections. The team overcame the challenges by continuously researching the audience preferences, the digital collage current tendencies, and finding a balance between the institution's personality and the diversity at the core of the institution.
ADDED DATE:
2021-02-10 20:14:25
TEAM MEMBERS (3) :
Designer: Adriana Solis Martinez, Clery Act Coordinator: Nicole Sammartino and Assistant Vice Chancellor: David Ibrahim
IMAGE CREDITS:
Adriana Solis Martinez, 2020.
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NAME:
The University of Illinois at Chicago
PROFILE:
The University of Illinois at Chicago is a federally-designated Minority Serving Institution with more than one-third of undergraduates being first-generation college students. With more than 33k students it was named Chicago's largest and most diverse university by U.S. News and World Report, Illinois' only University ranked "Best Value" in the nation (No.8) by Wall Street Journal, and Chicago's largest public research institution.
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| COMMENTS |
| Giulia Esposito |
Comment #13252 on December 27, 2022, 1:15 pm |
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I am so impressed by the creative ingenuity behind this Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. It is clear that the designer had a keen eye for detail, carefully crafting the design to ensure that this Federal Compliance Document met all necessary regulations while also making sure that it was visually appealing. The layout, typography, and color palette all work together to create a cohesive yet eye-catching design. It's a stunning example of how a functional document can also be beautiful! Congratulations to Adriana Solis Martinez for this award-winning work.
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| Adam Harris |
Comment #80416 on January 4, 2023, 8:03 am |
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I am absolutely in awe of the creative and innovative approach taken for the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report! The use of digital collages to represent diversity and innovation is absolutely captivating and speaks volumes about the core principles of the university. It is clear that a great amount of time and effort went into researching the audience preferences, the digital collage current tendencies, and finding a balance between the institution's personality and the diversity at the core of the institution. A huge congratulations and admiration to the designer behind this incredible work!
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| Chloe Turner |
Comment #87554 on January 4, 2023, 1:44 pm |
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I'm in awe of this amazing work! It's a perfect example of how design can be used to solve complex problems. The use of collage to simplify complex and abstract policy concepts is simply brilliant and truly inspiring. There's something truly special about this design, and I'm so glad that it was recognised with the A' Design Award! It's a remarkable accomplishment, and I'm sure it will continue to be a source of inspiration for many.
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| Mark Allen |
Comment #89194 on January 4, 2023, 3:34 pm |
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This work is an inspiring example of how design can be used to simplify complex and abstract policy concepts into relatable visuals. The use of digital collages to represent the unique elements of the university and to foster innovative ideas that transform the world is truly remarkable. The unified visual style of combining vectors, antique pen sketches, vintage illustrations, and contemporary photography throughout the report is a testament to the designer's skill and creativity. Congratulations to the designer for their award-winning success!
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| Elisabeth Clark |
Comment #90359 on January 4, 2023, 4:52 pm |
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I was thoroughly impressed by Adriana Solis Martinez's work, Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The project's design is a fantastic example of how diverse elements of a university can be harmoniously arranged and arranged to create something truly special. The use of a digital collage to illustrate and represent data was truly inspired and made the complex policy concepts relatable. I was also impressed by the research that went into the project, understanding the deeper concepts, and creating a simplified visual translation for outsiders of the field. This work is a testament to Adriana Solis Martinez's creativity and commitment to excellence and is deserving of the A' Design Award.
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