I don't like this picture of me, but I have a sign above my head, so I kinda had to post it. If I were one of those people that say, "what do i have a sign on me that says...?", it would literally be true and not just aimless whining. :)
"Kam Redlawsk, a BFA graduate from CCS led a moving discussion about her work as pro-bono designer for Advancement Research for Myopathies, or ARM. ARM aims to cure Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy (HIBM), an orphan disease Redlawsk herself suffers from. Her work at ARM included designing an awareness campaign to bring attention to this rare condition. Redlawsk inspired the audience through her stories about "creatively adjusting to daily life." She went on to urge the audience to recognize the design potential in all life experiences, and intends to use that framework as she plans to work on designing for mobility."
ARTICLE HERE