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BC Empire Windrush is a typeface I've created inspired by the iconic lettering on the HMT Empire Windrush, the British service passenger ship that brought one of the first groups of postwar Caribbean immigrants to the United Kingdom.

The Windrush docked in Tilbury, England, on 22 June 1948, bringing workers to help fill post-war UK labour shortages.

The arrival of the 500 plus Caribbeans, was a landmark in time and core to the formation of modern Britain today.

This typeface pays tribute to their sacrifice, and the legacy of their journey. The hand-produced lettering on the front of the ship, has been recreated as a full, all-caps typeface, incorporating much of the idiosyncrasies and character of the words themselves.

This font is priced at £7.30 GBP, to commemorate 73 years since Windrush docked.

Today I’m honouring the life and legacy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz - also known as Malcolm X - on what would have been his 96th birthday. His light is a constant source of inspiration for me - as a human rights activist, Black leader, spiritual teacher, and arguably one of the greatest orators of our time.

Joining me on this episode of Design For The People, is artist, photographer, performer, consultant and self-proclaimed artivist, janet e. dandridge.

Over a fascinating career residing between Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Paris, France, janet has combined art, photography, theatre and performance, to encourage awareness and discourse around ideologies that perpetuate injustice.

We discuss what it means to be an artivist, building a structured practise, investing, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and the importance of self-care.

Design For The People is a podcast hosted by Greg Bunbury (@gregbunbury), in conversation with the inspiring minds, using design and creativity towards social change.

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Inspired by the slogan of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's 1969 peace campaign, "War Is Over (If You Want It)", this design flips the message for the war we face today - the cultural war - and the continuing battle against racism. It reframes the idea of racism as a societal norm, that we all should somehow accept, and places the onus on our individual beliefs and attitudes. "Racism Is Over (If You Want It)". 

This sustainably produced tee celebrates the achievements and contributions of immigrants across the world. Those who left poverty and conflict, for the chance of a brighter future. And though they faced more conflict in these new worlds they found themselves, they still managed to build families, communities, businesses and industries. From the Caribbean migrants that helped to pull Britain through post-war recovery, to see their children now sitting in Parliament, to the scores of refugees risking everything to get to Europe, throwing themselves into the void for the hope of a better life. Immigrants - and us, their descendants - are not invaders, or trespassers. We are not other. We are not aliens, we are astronauts.  Click here to get yours.