Design For Good: Change the World Through Graphic Design
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 (NIV)
Get inspired to see design as a calling to impact the world for Christ! Work on projects that address real-world challenges and discover how creativity can drive community transformation. Through a Christ-centered approach to design thinking, you will learn how purpose and visual communication work together.
Explore core design fundamentals such as typography, branding and identity, through purposeful communication. Using Adobe Creative Suite software, you’ll incorporate learned skills and a Christian worldview into posters.
In this immersive week, you will:
- Learn design thinking and human-centered design principles with a Christ-centered approach
- Learn to collaborate on projects that address social issues from a Christian worldview
- Learn how to create a series of posters using adobe creative suite software
- Learn how God can use creativity to bring transformation
Cost
The cost for this program is $1,950 per student ($1650 for students from partner schools). This includes a week of immersive college-level courses taught by George Fox faculty, convenient on-campus lodging, three meals per day in the dining hall, and evening programming.
Faculty Lead
Marvin Eans
Director of Internships, Department of Art and Design
Assistant Professor of Art and Design
Marvin Eans is an assistant professor of graphic design who joined the university in 2021 and serves as director of internships, with a research focus on graphic design, branding, and empathy design. He brings extensive teaching and industry experience, having taught both online and in-person courses at multiple universities, and he’s worked professionally as an art director, creative director and graphic designer. He holds an MFA in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design and a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Ball State University.
Experience living and learning at Oregon's largest private university this summer!
- Earn college credit in a hands-on learning environment
- Learn closely from George Fox professors
- Live on campus for a week and get a taste of college life
- Enjoy a variety of evening activities, from outdoor recreation to worship nights
- Meet new friends who share your interests
- Explore a future career and calling as you prepare for college
