Chris is a designer, researcher,
and political consultant based in Maryland. His work focuses on breaking down and visualizing complex information to make it
easier to understand.
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Will we destroy democracy?
Atlas magazine
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Chris is a designer, researcher,
and political consultant based in Maryland. His work focuses on breaking down and visualizing complex information to make it
easier to understand.
Home
Will we destroy democracy?
Atlas magazine
Contact
CV
Design: Chris Day
Democracy around the world is under attack and people are becoming increasingly divided. Academics and think tanks have done great work researching and explaining these dangerous trends. But much of their work lacks a visual element, making it harder to communicate with a broad audience.
This exhibition aims to visualise complicated ideas in ways that are easier to understand. Through a series of posters and a digital publication, the project explores the strategies politicians have used to manipulate elections in different African countries. Although the case studies focus on Africa, the patterns and lessons have broader global relevance. Alongside the visual work, a gumball voting activity highlights practical things that people can do to resist manipulation and strengthen democracy. The overall aim of the project is to help people recognise attempts to undermine elections and to encourage a sense of agency—empowering them to act rather than feel powerless.
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Design: Chris Day
There are lots of current affairs magazines, but very few that give serious attention to global news and culture. Atlas is a magazine concept for diplomats, people interested in foreign policy, and regular travellers. Read the latest news and cultural highlights from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Americas.
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Design: Chris Day
The project includes cards representing different elements of democracy from A to Z. Orange cards represent things harmful to democracy, while the teal cards highlight positive parts of a democratic system.