Master of Design Thesis — Research Phase In my life, I have always been surrounded by science and academia. My grandparents were professors and engineers, all but a few of my relatives are faculty, and my parents — well, I’m sure you can guess by now. Before I started graduate…

Introduction In 2013, I was active during a series of vibrant protests moving through the Russian Federation. These protests petitioned for the release opposition leader Mikhael Khodorkovsky from what was widely recognized as unlawful custody. As a visual communication designer, I wanted to use my skills to contribute what I could…