This beginner-level workshop will take participants through all the tools and functions of Adobe Photoshop, explore sweatshop-free merchandise design as a tool for mutual aid, the origins of graphic design, how to design for housing accessibility, and more. This workshop is taught from the frameworks of design justice, anti-imperialist design histories, maximalism, everyday and omnipresent design, surrealism,
and hacking.

Attendees will leave with an understanding of Photoshop, with resources for exploring typography, product design, merchandise fulfillment, web design, graphic design history.

Participants will work together to make a Riso poster and leave with a copy of the poster and a basic understanding of how the machine works.

Attendeess should bring a laptop with Adobe Photoshop downloaded beforehand. Adobe offers a free 30-day trial then is $23.mo after for two devices (which can be split between two users). Students and staff at colleges typically have free institutional access.

Adreess: 122 Central Ave - Brooklyn, NY 11221
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm
Facilitated by: Sonia Prabhu (@heartcore.94)