Save Chicago Transit

On the occasion that I don't ride my bicycle, my default mode of transportation is the CTA; Chicago's Public Transit System. I have a love/hate relationship with the CTA. I love that I can get anywhere in the city and not have to own a car, rent parking, pay for gas, maintenance and insurance. On the other hand, frequent rate hikes and delays often have me cursing the CTA under my breath. Sadly, it is only going to get worse. On November 4th 39 bus routes will be terminated and rates will jump yet again. In honor of the system that has kept Chicago vibrant for over a century (60 years as a unified organization), I created this poster. Help save the CTA. Start by visiting www.savechicagolandtransit.com.

Use Protection

There are two possible reasons why urban bicycle, motorcycle and scooter riders don't wear helmets. First, because they are lazy. Perhaps they lost their last helmet and simply haven't gotten around to buying a new one. Or maybe they don't realize the risk of riding helmet-less and need to be enlightened. The second, and more likely reason, is vanity. This weeks poster attempts to show that helmets are cool after all, and vanity is no excuse for risking your pretty little head.

Charting Peace

This weeks propaganda is a simplified plan for peace. By concentrating on these four milestones we can begin to decommission the United States war machine and rebuild the integrity of the nation.

The 9/11 General Strike

After designing a poster for the 9/11 General Strike this past week, I had a realization. By tapping into my inner-propagandizer I saw that I could use my design abilities for more than just corporate branding. I could actually stir the emotions, rally the troops, anger, provoke, support, and evangelize. While I hold fast to the belief that Design alone won't change the world, I do believe that it can aid us immeasurably in achieving the change we strive for.

This project is the contribution of my girlfriend Julie and I in a world that desperately needs change. On a continual basis we will post original propaganda that you can download, print & post in your neighborhood if you are so inclined. If you disagree with the point of view expressed by the Propagandizer, let us know (as I'm sure you will). If you wish to contribute your own propaganda, please do so. Prepare your artwork as a PDF file and email it to this address. Please keep the file size below 5MB.

This weeks propaganda was created to promote the 9/11 General Strike — a day of dissent against the lies and tyranny of the Bush/Cheney administration.