Problems
A few of the problems of the current presentation of the document is that it looks outdated. The way it's laid out is done in a manner that doesn't seem interesting (or easy!) to read. Because of the outdated aspect of it, people don't automatically find it relevant, which they should considering that the rights are still recognized today. The UDHR has yet to be made into an easy to read, striking, memorable, and significant. There are many things happening in the world today that might not be so overlooked would these articles be more well known, everyone should be aware of their rights.
Goals
With this in consideration, my goals for representing the UDHR are:
◦ Portray the UDHR in a way that is eye catching, something that you want to read
◦ Keep a positive tone to it, rather than negative
◦ Ignite curiosity in the viewer, make them want to find out more
Research and Process
Center for Civil and Human Rights
I had the opportunity to visit the Center for Civil & Human Rights in Atlanta and the organization of the center was a big part of my inspiration for my approach to the project. Some of the things I noticed and liked about the design of the exhibition and the information in the displays:
◦ The engagement and interactivity with the exhibitions makes it a personal experience for each visitor.
◦ The white room, displaying positivity, to show that the civil rights movement was a success.
◦ The treatment throughout doesn’t feel like it’s manipulating the viewer but rather letting them figure out their feelings and opinions on their own.