Articles

CCA. Design Change, Change Design in SF, CA

 

 
 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
 

ABC7 story

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- First a young woman is told she has a rare disease that will eventually disable her. Then, she's told there's no cure or even a hope for one.

But with the help of a local doctor, she's trying to find a solution for herself and others like her.

Koream Article: Step by Step

 

Here is the article that Koream did on me November 1, 2008

I don't like this picture of me, either...haha.

Koream Article: Step by Step. click here.

College for Creative Studies Alumni Article

"Kam Redlawsk (Kim) is using heightened design to inspire new ways of thinking. She has witnessed its potential to reshape ideas and educate the world about disease through personal work as a creative director/designer for non-profit organization ARM (Advancement of Research for Myopathies)..."
Full ArticleHere

Making a Difference

 

Making a Difference:  "Anchor Bay grad uses her talents in hopes of finding a cure for rare disease" 

This article was from my hometown in Michigan.