Lines on a map determine who holds power. Who gets heard. Who gets erased.
Draw the Line is a new 10-part podcast from Design Observer, hosted by Ellen McGirt. It begins in Louisiana, where a battle over redrawn congressional district maps made its way to the Supreme Court — part of a broader unraveling of the Voting Rights Act that has fundamentally redesigned the architecture of American voting rights.
At Design Observer, we've spent over two decades examining how design decisions shape the world around us: the built environment, visual culture, and the systems we move through every day.
This series turns that same lens on American democracy, where the act of drawing a line on a map carries consequences that reach into every community in this country.
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I’m honored beyond measure to be included in this year’s ✨ #Curious100 ✨ from the Eames Institute. It was an unexpected boost in such a dark time. Suddenly, I’m part of a community of open, curious, and kind problem-solvers using creativity, design, and collaboration to tackle some of the biggest challenges we collectively face. Thanks to the team who curated this list, and I’m excited for what comes next. Full list in bio... #curious100
Thrilled to be back in Santa Fe for the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. It’s a dream assignment - a conversation with one of my favorite authors, @annelamott . I wouldn’t have turned into a writer (or turned out at all, likely) without her wisdom and grace. #sfilf2024
