Radically Engaged CHI

10/01/2020

Remember (re)fortify 2019?

For our coloring book, Janeallison Ng produced illustrations from original photographs of the event by Francisco Lopez de Arenosa. The pages are filled with art therapy prompts by Shalom Parker to help the students work through the emotions and feelings they are having during the tumultious time. Katie Hart managed and edited the book to help bring it to fruition.

(re)fortify aims to introduce design to younger generations in underserved communities in the hope of developing strong voices that contribute to the built environment across all communities. Let's keep the flame alive, and encourage new generations to bring their design dreams to reality.

09/30/2020

Our new coloring book showcases graphics that are currently in development for (re)group’s rebrand, which include a new logo, custom typeface, brand colors and bespoke emoticons.

Cover designed by Jacob Goble

Introductory message by: Janeallison Ng, Shalom Parker and Katie Hart

Graphic Design for the rebrand is being developed by the Graphics & Communications Team: Amanda Davidson, Jacob Goble, Rafael Barontini, Louisa Zheng & Francisco Lopez de Arenosa.

09/29/2020

As many of you know, (re)group has been quietly busy—not only with the revamp of our organization, but also with the design of a brand new coloring book inspired by our 2019 event!

Since we weren’t able to run our annual (re)fortify event, our team put together a coloring book based on our 2019 forts, with integrated art therapy prompts and exercises. Our customized kits include greetings from our team, a workbook, colored pencils, a pencil sharpener, and a pre-stamped postcard for student engagement.

We would like to thank our team for this wonderful opportunity to keep our students from creatively engaged during the current pandemic.

Illustrations by Janeallison Ng
Art therapy by Shalom Parker
Edited by Katie Hart
Cover design by Jacob Goble
Original photography by Francisco Lopez de Arenosa

(re)fortify is an initiative by (re)group in partnership with Breakthrough in East Garfield Park, Chicago. Prints were donated by Cushing, and materials and postage were donated by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

05/04/2020

We've been hard at work, exploring new possibilities for the organization and those we work with. The team has taken some time to focus on revitalizing our mission, brand, and efforts within the community.

We're very excited about what's to come and are looking forward to sharing more information with all of you soon. In the meantime, stay home, stay safe, stay healthy!

10/15/2019

🌟(re)fortify 2020: volunteer kick-off 🌟 - https://mailchi.mp/0233d6514130/refortify-2020-volunteer-kick-off

05/03/2019

HAPPY FRIDAY from the committee! This super🌟group made this our best year yet and we thank them so much for ALL of their time and energy - because we squeezed them@for all they’d give us! We’re excited to share this year’s huge accomplishments with you - stay tuned!

05/02/2019

Play Day 2019 was chock full of activity. Student architects from got serious about the scavenger hunt. Committee members and helped guide the way!

05/01/2019

The was a smashing success 🎉 and we couldn’t be more thankful to the two who kept us on track: Sara Gotschewski & Janeallison Ng. Thanks to your leadership, 26 kids built their dream ⛺️ this Spring. Cheers to the countless email threads and snap decision making.

04/18/2019

Our one week countdown begins - do you have your tickets for next Thursday? ⛺️
A hearty thank you to our great friend for their long-lasting and continuous support of !

04/17/2019

Our 🎉Celebration🎉 is next week and it wouldn’t be possible without our stately Estate Sponsor, ! Help us thank them on Thursday, April 25th! We’ll see you at the ⛺️s!

04/17/2019

What an estate we have procured for the 2019 unveiling of the forts. Thank you to Sterling Bay for helping us knock it out of the park!

04/17/2019