Viruses!

PrizeWinner in Illustrate (graphic)
University/SchoolUniversity of Maryland, College Park
ArtistAlireza Vaziri Rahimi
CategoryNon-Professional

As graphic designers, we have a responsibility to our society, especially in this surreal pandemic. Nowadays, when we all have to wear masks and hide our faces to protect our health under these thin fabrics, we are witnessing the true self of our leaders! The masks instead of covering their face, are representing their thoughts more than ever.

Bio
Alireza Vaziri Rahimi is a design director and educator. He is an assistant professor of design at the University of Maryland and a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). He earned his MFA degree in Design from the University of California, Davis. Alireza is a multidisciplinary designer utilizing visual storytelling and interactive media to promote social change with design. His scholarship, teaching, and outreach are centered on applying design and technology as effective mediums to raise awareness about contemporary social, political, and cultural dilemmas.