Unlabelled
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JUDGE'S COMMENT
 | "Lily Banks ' "Unlabelled" does not only shine a light on Intersectional Feminism and design but puts its foot down and proclaims ‘you belong in this conversation’. With an almost utilitarian design style and punchy yet informative content you'd be hard pressed to miss the point of ‘Unlabelled’ and its message to improve the design process and provide an equal footing for aspiring designers no matter who they are." |
 | "Lily’s detailed exploration of how design reflects privilege is fascinating and well-argued, as well as being a brilliantly designed publication in its own right. It’s a thoughtful take on the way our different communities intersect and how we need to be more aware of the way power dynamics work across those communities." |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Lily Banks
 | Lily Banks is a second-year Design for Art Direction student at the University of the Arts London. Originally from Nottingham, Lily has previously worked as a representative on Nottingham's creative and Environmental Youth boards, Connecting Notts, and Nottingham's Youth Climate Assembly, where she helped create community events. Lily's most recent publication was created using Sasha Costanza-Chock's essay "Design Justice Towards an intersectional feminist framework for Design Theory". In this publication, she explores community in the context of Intersectional Feminism and womanhood. |
What attracted you to the artform? Was there a particular inspiration?
Publication: With most projects, and this one especially, the most essential part is giving context and research. This project was created as part of my University work. However, I have used this format before and find it to be the easiest to convey a message, as I can include large amounts of text and information. Using the format of publications, I find it easier to show all my research in one place.
How did you learn to do this artform? Were there any challenges?
I first learned to do this art form back home when I helped intern and created a publication for Ignite and Nottingham's Youth Climate assembly. It was here I learned everything that goes into making a publication. It was here that I also realised how much content and time goes into producing a magazine, and with my previous projects, I had the opportunity to work with a great team. The biggest challenge was working on this project as a solo project, and especially with the concept of community, I feel it is better to create this as a group.
What is a tip that you would give to somebody else looking to get started in this artform?
I am still learning myself, so my biggest advice is to practice and to have fun. A way to get into publications and printed media is to create for fun on topics you find interesting. This can include making a zine on cats if you love cats, for example!
Is this something you think you will continue to do?
Yes
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