Lecture "Design Activism" in Skopje, North Macedonia

On December 5th, I gave a lecture on design and activism in front of more than 200 guests at the Faculty of Architecture in Skopje, North Macedonia. The lecture is part of my visit to Skopje, which accompanies the opening of the Tolerance Poster Show. My lecture was introduced by the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Prof. Dr. Ognen Marina, and a speech was also given by the founder of Vidi Vaka, Goran Igić, who also organized these events.

Among the attendees were high school pupils from the School of Art and the gymnasium Orce Nikolov, deputy minister of Police, Mr. Vlatko Mitkovski, with teachers from the Police Academy, activists, representatives of the civic sector, Open Society Foundation, NDI and representatives of the design and comic books community.

During the two-hour lecture, which was followed by numerous questions from the audience, I spoke about activism in art, emphasizing the role of design. He shared his personal experiences and projects that connect art, design, and activism to address current global issues. 

The lecture highlighted the importance of designers taking responsibility for their work, advocating for social justice, and using their authority to raise awareness of key issues. All that sparked a long discussion about the ever-evolving role of design in shaping societal values and the power of visual communication.

Photos by Vidi Vaka.