By Michelle Lecumberry, Design Editor
On April 7 in the Administration building, The Design-a-thon took place. The Design-a-thon was created to help the community. The purpose was to provide non-profit organizations with free graphic design. Organizations like Mothers Against Cancer, Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), Millennium Global Prosperity (MGP) , and Kingdom Soccer Project all received free graphic design services from Lone Star College-Kingwood students.
Zoila Donney said, “Students have the opportunity to get community service hours, practice, create new pieces for their portfolio and an overall a rewarding experience.”
Students working on their projects for nonprofit organizations in the Administration Building, Apr. 7. Photo by Keyla Lerma. Click picture for a quick video by Michelle Lecumberry.
The Design-a-thon is 12 hours long from, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Most students stayed for 8 hours.
Julio Rodriguez, third year student said, “This event helps me grow as a designer because it pushes my mind for ideas”.
In the first two years,the event had about 50 students donate over 240 work hours and complete 55 out of the 63 projects that were submitted. Each year, LSC-Kingwood helped anywhere from 9 to 14 local areas.
Zoila Donney said, “This year was one of the largest years. Approximately 29 non-profit organization with 69 projects.”
Non-profit chairs with Zoila Donney, graphic designer and Visual Communication Professor in Administration Building, Apr. 7. Photo By Keyla Lerma.
Jesus Verastegui, first year student said, “It’s going to help me with creative aspect because it definitely requires critical thinking, and especially with the short time range, you just have to pump up all these ideas.”
Design-a-thon “Better Community, Better World” slogan banner Administration Building, Apr. 7. Photo By Keyla Lerma.
