Design, a universal language that bridges the divide of inequity. A system of empowerment that cross-culturally withstands the test of time.

 

To be a designer is to live in service to the call of humanity, to build something far beyond and far greater than oneself. It is because of this that I 

believe in human centered design. I believe in design that is not only sustainable, but design that provokes mindfulness and generates unity.

Design that nurtures hope and empowerment. 

Design that sparks revival and inspires change. 

 

It is because of these things that I believe in leading with a spirit of excellence, doing good recklessly, giving a voice to the voiceless, lending a hand to the oppressed, and providing citizens of all 

demographics with equal rights and opportunities to fair-minded design. 

 

In addition to these things, I place great value in 

authenticity. Staying rooted in one’s core values and beliefs is what drives us as designers. In that, it is equally important to always remember one’s why. For the moment you lose sight of why you became a designer is the same moment in which you’ll lose sight of your passion. Therefore, revisit it often. 

Moreover,  take risks. For some of the greatest ideas are often born when we gather the courage and faith to step outside of the rules and confines of normality.

 

And lastly but above all, as the world around us 

continues to evolve, we too must evolve with it. For design is useless aside from those in whom we are designing for. Therefore, I believe in intentional and innovative design. Design that is not only felt and understood by all, but design that lends an ear to humaninty and champions others towards 

greatness. 

 

For this same reason, I am certian that as designers we must do more than build structures. We must rebuild infrastructure. We must be a people willing to go beyond the superficial. We must be willing to delve deep into activism. And as such it is our responsibility to not only look at the infrastructure of the built environment, but to look at the larger context of the human infrastructure. For it is where design and humanity collide, where the doors of global change are swung wide open.

 

-Morgan Bryan