She Dances Online
If you’ve checked out the projects section of our site you might have seen a shirt design I created for and organization called She Dances. She Dances, for those unfamiliar with the name, is an organization started by our friends Jeremy and Nedra that is dedicated to raising awareness and action on the topic of sex trafficking. The “wings” t-shirt was designed to be sold at shows by Jeremy’s band Thalon and to be a means of support for the organization. Since its original printing the shirt has sold very well, and has become a primary source of income for She Dances. In fact this simple symbol has become iconic of their organization and its purpose, a logo of sorts even.
This is something that excites me, because it means to me that my work was successful. Not just successful in creating a cool shirt, but in creating a symbol that transcends its original format. That’s something I strive for in everything I create and something I encourage you to think about. Don’t just think about the here and now of even the smallest of projects; think about the big picture. A solid piece of design i more than just a cute image; its an icon, communicating a message that is timeless and transcendent.
I say all that to brag on just one of the amazing things God is doing through Bedouins, and to encourage you to visit She Dances’ new website. They just launched it earlier this month at shedances.org. Check it out and you just might see those wings again.
Tags: graphic design, sex trafficking, She Dances, t-shirt