Graphic Designs from "Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives"
"Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives" is a part of the nationwide storytelling project called the Facing Project, whose purpose is to create awareness about human rights issues and community assets to inspire social action. When the Fitz Center became a community partner, it began working with students and faculty in many disciplines to partner with members of the Dayton community to tell their stories.
With support from an Ohio Campus Compact grant, the University of Dayton partnered with CityWide Development Corp. and several Dayton neighborhood associations to create a collection of stories, videos and art from community members who have grown up or live in the Dayton neighborhoods. The goal: to capture the experience of living in Dayton and the challenges and advantages that go along with it.
The project culminated with a book shared throughout the community. The book is now available digitally in this collection along with individual stories, videos, works of art, research and promotional materials.
The graphic design artifacts in this collection, produced in the Typography II course taught by Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor of art and design, take as their subject matter the essays that appear in the book Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
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My Grandbaby: A Letter
Intisar Alrasheed
The content of this work was inspired by the story “My Grandbaby: A Letter," told by Linda Woods as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Full Circle
Laila Alshuwaikhat
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Full Circle," told by Mary Jo Dahm as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Through Life's Changes, God Provides: Bill's Story
Emily Brady
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Through Life's Changes, God Provides: Bill's Story," told by Bill Johnson as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Rediscovering Our Values: Dayton Through My Brown Eyes
Annie Brinkman
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Rediscovering Our Values: Dayton Through My Brown Eyes," told by Steve Ross as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Sharon's Story: Pave the Way
Jessica Burnham
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Sharon's Story: Pave the Way," told by Sharon Mitchell as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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I Am Proud: Roma's Story
Erin Butrica
The content of this work was inspired by the story “I Am Proud: Roma's Story," told by Roma Stephens as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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The Rugrats of Harvard Boulevard
Jesse Chapman
This is the front panel of a work inspired by the story “The Rugrats of Harvard Boulevard," told by Marco Marmolejo as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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The Rugrats of Harvard Boulevard (verso)
Jesse Chapman
This is the back panel of a work inspired by the story “The Rugrats of Harvard Boulevard," told by Marco Marmolejo as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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The Story of Helen Serrano
Merani Cosme
The content of this work was inspired by the story “The Story of Helen Serrano," told by Helen Serrano as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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The Ties That Bind
Claire Cullen
The content of this work was inspired by the story “The Ties That Bind," told by Dorothy Woods as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Politicized
Kristin Davis
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Politicized," told by Jackie Patterson as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Changing Neighborhoods
Sarah Fieldhammer
This is the front panel of a work inspired by the story “Changing Neighborhoods," told by Mama Nozipo Glenn as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Changing Neighborhoods (verso)
Sarah Fieldhammer
This is the back panel of a work inspired by the story “Changing Neighborhoods," told by Mama Nozipo Glenn as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Dayton: The Home I Never Thought I'd Have
Beth Fuchs
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Dayton: The Home I Never Thought I'd Have," told by Leona Marmolejo as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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The Story of Me
Emily Gorenc
The content of this work was inspired by the story “The Story of Me," told by Linda Burks as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Facing Neighborhoods: Dale's Story
Meg Gramza
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Facing Neighborhoods: Dale's Story," told by Dale Richardson as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Community: Common Unity
Emma Kaufman
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Community: Common Unity," told by Gwen Buchanan as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling III's Story of Reinvention
Caitlin Marshall
This is the front panel of a work inspired by the story “Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling III's Story of Reinvention," told by Jerry Bowling as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling III's Story of Reinvention (verso)
Caitlin Marshall
This is the back panel of a work inspired by the story “Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling III's Story of Reinvention," told by Jerry Bowling as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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My Life in Dayton: Jamesetta's Story
Payton Oakes
The content of this work was inspired by the story “My Life in Dayton: Jamesetta's Story," told by Jamesetta Lewis as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Just Keeping Hope: Margaret's Story
Alyssa Ramstetter
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Just Keeping Hope: Margaret's Story," told by Margaret Smith as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Cory's OND: A Town of Transition
Steven Rojc
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Cory's OND: A Town of Transition," told by Cory Ivory as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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A Grandfather's Destinee
Jeremy Rosen
The content of this work was inspired by the story “A Grandfather's Destinee," told by Les Hamilton as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Caitlin Schneider
The content of this work was inspired by the story “The Best of Times and the Worst of Times," told by Charles Burks as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
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Investing in Our Community
Cassie Smith
The content of this work was inspired by the story “Investing in Our Community," told by Mary Varnado as part of the project Facing Dayton: Neighborhood Narratives.
Faculty advisor: Misty Thomas-Trout, assistant professor, art and design
