Online Event! Design & Politics: A Conversation with Scott Thomas

Here at VizThink, we were inspired by the role that visual design and expression played in the last presidential election campaign in the United States. Not only was design a very key component of the Obama strategy, but it was also evident in the DIY “pop art” that powered Ron Paul’s campaign. What was so amazing in every instance was the creativity and power that ordinary people gained by using design as a tool for their political “speech”.

As Design Director for the Obama campaign, Scott Thomas had a front row seat for the 2008 campaign and recently completed his book “Designing Obama“, which chronicles that journey. On July 27, at 11:00am EST, Scott will join us live here on VizThink.com to share his thoughts on the role design plays in today’s political landscape in an interactive, conversational format.

Be sure to join us for what should be an interesting and informative conversation. Click here to register.

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Designing Obama

Learn more & Pre-order the book at http://www.designing-obama.com

About Scott Thomas (aka @simplescott)
Scott Thomas is constantly seeking the simplest answer to complex problems. Scott began his design pursuits studying architecture before bouncing to graphic design and web development.

Prior to moving to Chicago, where he set his sights on user-experience design, Scott called London’s Shoreditch home. From products to websites, Scott works to simplify the experience of use.

In 2006, he and five other creative types began a design collective, lovingly known as The Post Family. The group is devoted to supporting “family” member’s design habits—from silkscreen to letterpress, from illustration to blogging—in an effort to “get back to the hand.”

In 2007, Scott’s career took a dramatic leap when he was invited to join the New Media team at Obama for America. The chance encounter led Scott to becoming the Design Director of the historic Obama Presidential campaign. He is currently writing a book that explains how an obscure senator rose to the highest office in the land and celebrity status with the aid of branding and design.

Scott plans to continue designing for social causes that might just someday change the world.

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    i am a great fan of Scott Thomas. He is a great designer of the decade. Thanks for sharing more information about him here. Keep posting.

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