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Copyright 2008 Project Osmosis KIT.The information contained inthe Project Osmosis KIT may not be published, broadcast, rewrittenor otherwise distributed without the prior written authority ofProject Osmosis Eduaction and Mentoring Initative.

Special thanks to:

The Richard and Jean CoyneFamily Foundation

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The Project Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative is a non-profit,

501(C)(3) art and design mentoring program targeting grade school and high

school inner-city students. By going to schools and hosting seminars and

workshops, Osmosis volunteers help to increase design awareness while

also increasing students self-esteem. Through private funding and support,

programs are free for students. Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative

was established as a not-for-profit organization to further design education

for underserved minority youth. Today, Osmosis Education and Mentoring

Initiative is devoted to preserving and promoting the enduring achievements

of both professional designers and mentoring the talents of our youth.The

Osmosis philosophical principles are expressed in three words: Dreams, Self-

Expression and Community. Osmosis believes that dreams come true, self-

expression matters and our communities will benefit from our youths cre-

ativity. Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative provides a unique under-

standing and appreciation of visual arts. Areas of focus include: graphic

design, architecture, fashion, interior design and multi-media. For more infor-

mation visit www.projectosmosis.org.

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A s the Execut ive Director of Project OSMOSiS , I am so p leased to be ser v-ing a long with AIGA to fur ther the miss ion of mentor ing young creat ive ta l -ent . Aga in , thank you for your suppor t and for par tner ing with ProjectOsmosis . I t g ives me great p leasure to introduce the Adopt an Osmos i s K i tas a resource for AIGA profess iona l and the var ious student chapters .Adopt an Osmosis i s a deta i led k i t on how to incorporate creat ive mentor-ing programs in AIGA chapters without re invent ing the wheel . The out l inedprograms are proven community models geared toward K-12 grade stu-dents . Programs incorporate strateg ic fo l low-up methods so chapters canident i fy students who want to pursue a career in the des ign profess ion.Adopt an Osmosis k i ts h igh l ight programs star ted in Chicago by ProjectOsmosis . AIGA Chapters us ing these mater ia ls must fo l low Project Osmosisstandards and program object ives out l ined in the k i ts . The purpose of theAdopt and Osmos i s K i t i s to educate and provide organizat ions , educatorsand l ike-minded supporters with des ign , programs and mentor ing gu idel ines .The k i t a lso provides sponsor suggest ions and in format ion on sample proj-ects from the Creat ive Star t-Up Kit (CSK). Al l o f the documentat ion with-in the Osmosis Kit was compi led by Osmosis sta f f and a group of dedicatedprofess iona l volunteers from var ious des ign d isc ip l ines , inc luding graphicdes ign , fash ion, industr ia l , architecture and mult i -media . The techniques ofthe d isc ip l ines are the foundat ion and insp irat ion of the var ious programs.The var ious themes for the Creat ive Star t-Up Kit (CSK) are a ref lect ion ofour society. Consider ing the budget cuts in the ar ts , these k i ts wi l l beessent ia l tools for introducing AIGA profess iona ls and educators to star t upmentor ing programs that can expose young people to the creat ive world ofdes ign . The k i ts are des igned to cater toward underser ved minori t ies thatmay not have any other access to the f ie lds of des ign . The k i ts can be usedas a template to create l ike-minded programs in your area that need themthe most . Osmosis i s a lso of fer ing coaching for AIGA chapters that needaddit iona l suppor t to launch a creat ive program. The k i ts were des igned byAIGA member Kim Lovely, who a lso ser ves as Project Osmosis Director ofEducat ion. I would l ike to thank the Osmosis sta f f and volunteers for theirv is ion in creat ing these k i ts . I t i s our hope that AIGA members take fu l ladvantage of th is va luable tool to help the creat ive community in your areareach i ts fu l l pot ienta l .

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project osmosis coach mission

"Reassurance, Confirmation, Results."

It has taken Project Osmosis several years to

develop our programs and services. Throughout

this time, there have been many learning experi-

ences, challenges, and various stages of growth.

To help you bypass some of the hurdles that you

will face when setting up your program we offer

assistance by our expert Project Osmosis

Coaches (POC).

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what is a project osmosis coach?

A Project Osmosis Coach works with the organization head or project leader to:

Build shared vision within the organization/program

Build a learning environment/learning organization

Be a positive role model

Help recognize individual abilities and values

Reinforce self-confidence and independence

Support volunteers

Drive away fear caused by starting new programs

Encourage participation/self-expression of volunteers

Foster continuous improvement

Foster initiative and responsibility

Encouraging persistence

Facilitate change and growth

Emphasize intrinsic outcomes

Advocate shared leadership

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how do project osmosis coaches operate?

The Organization Head/Program Manager and Project Osmosis

Coaches (POC) define boundaries of relationships. The POC role

must be agreed upon to work effectively. The Project Osmosis

Coach is a resource. He/she is not in control of the relationship

or the actions and decisions or any person they are coaching. The

Organization Head/Program Manager makes final decision in any

given situation. The Project Osmosis Coach is to offer consulta-

tion that enhances capabilities and self-esteem, and strengthen

competency, not demonstrate that they know all the answers.

There will be a delicate balance of reassurance, confirmation,

assistance, but will not offer speculation about the right course of

action.

Key BenefitsA Project Osmosis Coach helps to: Identify and Maximize your Program Ideas and Opportunities Get Clarity of Objectives and Strategic Plan Understand Yourself as a Leader and Your Desires Be Challenged and Creative Stay Focused and on Track of Goals

If you think that you can benefit from the assistance of a Project Osmosis Coach, contact us at 773-779-1352.

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project osmosis mentoring programs

Mentoring is not only emotionally and professionally rewarding

for the volunteers but has several benefits for youth.

Benefits for youth:

Provides support for new behaviors, attitudes and ambitions

Improves social skills

Improvement in youths relationships with teachers, parents and friends

Helps raise goals and expectations

Improves school performance

Improves youths conversational skills, ability to listening and self-expression

Improves anger and conflict management skills

Gives youth access to new world of ideas and experiences

Project Osmosis favors inclusive approachesto mentoring and recognizes and supportsmore than one model of mentoring youth.

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3 models of mentoring thatproject osmosis supports

There are three (3) models of mentoring that Project Osmosis supports which are TraditionalMentoring, One-to-one Mentoring, Group Mentoring , and E-mentoring.

Below is a quick break down of the benefits and challenges of each model, and suggestions to keep in mindwhile employing each model. Use all the models of mentoring or pick the model that best suits your organizational needs.

Benefits of Tradition Mentoring: Provides more individualized attention Provides stronger relationships between the mentor and the youth Usually attracts educated and higher income volunteers More likely to promote positive changes in the youth Less complicated than group dynamic More likely mentors and youth can be matched by shared characteristics

Benefits of Group Mentoring: Reaches large numbers of youth with relative little effort on recruitment, screening, and

supervision of mentors. Able to reach volunteers that traditional mentoring can not because of particular location

of the program (eg. Schools, libraries, etc) Offers a familiar setting in which youth can interact with peers and receive guidance Provides a cross-section of guidance and examples of successful adults Provides more structure and specified activities Peer interactions also can provide mentors with important information about youths

individual needs More feasible for college students and other volunteers with changing schedules More likely to reach youth through peer recruitment Mentors able to work as a Team.

Challenges of Group Mentoring: Facilitating and managing peer interactions Ensuring youth receive equal attention and contribute to discussions and activities Keeping youth engaged Pursing inexpensive activities because of the cost accommodating multiple youth Transportation and cost are concerns, when meeting in specific locations Relationship longevity between mentors and youth* studies show that reports of fighting, teasing, or excluding youth from the group

are very rare.

There are several things to keep in mind when dealing with youth in a group dynamic.1. Group mentors who had strong relationships with their youth exhibited behavior that isclose to that of Traditional One-to-One mentors, and are not afraid of close involvement.2.Attended program and met with youth frequently.3. Had fun with the youth, got to know them personally, without solely focusing on the programs designated activities.4. Being open to one-on-one conversations with youth when necessary.5. Have fun with the youth, facilitate growth without being too serious.6. Realize that youth vary greatly from each other and from a mentors own experience.7. Make program sessions interactive.

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relationship buildingprocess of group mentoring

Benefits of E-MentoringProject Osmosis E-mentoring is a means of providing a guided mentoring relationshipbetween designers and youth interested in pursuing design fields as a profession, largelythrough e-mailing. The core program structure is that of guided mentoring of studentsaround curricular projects, research and lifeskills, and preparing students for design careers.These programs are overseen by a mentor coordinator. Students generally look forwardto receiving email from their design mentor, and have a high degree of respect for them.The mentoring relationship brings an added interest and aim to the classroom that manystudents benefit from in significant ways. For the professional designer the ease of use thatemail provides allows the mentor to spend a small amount of time for a large positiveimpact in a young person's life.

Benefits of E-mentoring Program can be specifically designed to sustain the interest of high school students

in the design fields Less expensive that other styles of mentoring Community does not have to find a physical location to participate Contact with youth as frequent as agreed upon, making it possible to support youth

as they pursue courses and careers in the non-traditional fields of design.

Challenges to E-Mentoring Keeping records and youth emails updated Making sure Youth have continued access to email (ie. School accounts, public

library, etc. youth may not have readily available access to computers so a mentor can not always expect quick responses.)

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components of e-mentoring

Components of E-Mentoring

One-to-One Mentoring:Match youth with professionals to engage in discussions about useful strategies forovercoming obstacles and fears, expert knowledge, and sound career advice.

Peer Lounge:Each category of participants (Mentors, students, and/or teachers) will be providedwith its own mailing list referred to as lounges

Discussion Forums:Detailed information about program and program related materials, currentresearch, college career information and other information sources that haveproven useful supporting youth in design fields.

Note: It is recommended that print-based implementation guides be created forteachers/parents as well as orientation materials for students and mentors designedto support participation in program

RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES:1. Recruit online as well as in person2. Make sure substantial effort is made to ensure mentors represent a wide

range of backgrounds, including race, age, geographic location, careerfields andlevel of education.

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creative start-up kit CSK samples

The creative start-up kit (CSK) samples arevarious projects that were created by theProject Osmosis staff for the annual YouthDesign Forum Workshop. Each year a differ-ent theme is created.

Please feel free to use these projects as a point of ref-erence or inspiration for your program.

(CSK) Project theme:Sustainable Design:DO Something All Natural

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CSK sample theme

Project Theme:

Sustainable Design:DO Something All Natural

FOCUS:

Ways in which to improve our natural resources through design.

To positively promote and improve our health, education, com-

munity, and business.

OBJECTIVE:

To enlighten students to the idea that the design disciplines can

create a better environment, aid the disadvantaged, and improve

our community. Each student will be required to complete and

bring there templates the day of the Youth Forum. Use black ink

and pencil only. No computer renderings allowed.

DESIGN BRIEF:

Write a brief summary of your thoughts and sketches.

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CSK sample for Architecture

The discipline dealing with the principles of design, construction,

materials, and the ornamentation of fine buildings and environ-

ments with consideration to their aesthetic value. Architects

design buildings/shelter of modest to complex form with careful

study and consideration of the surrounding landscape, public

spaces, large scale infrastructural and urban systems. It also

involves an emphasis on the ecological, technological, political,

and economic processes as it relates to design. (homes, office,

schools, libraries, museums, hospitals and retail stores are a few

examples.) Our effort this year centers on sustainable design and

those aspects of architecture that affect the sustainability, materi-

als and design of a project. Sustainability has a myriad of

topics/solutions as it relates to materials, the natural environ-

ment, recycling, and the overall way a structure is used. Students

will discover how a building can be designed with the environ-

ment in mind as they chose a program, materials, site, and shape

the overall Life Cycle Cost of a building in an effort to DO

SOMETHING NATURAL.

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CSK sample for Architecture contd.

Project/options:This effort will enable the student to simply designany structure they would like where someone orsomething must be housed in a comfortable cli-mate during all four seasons. The design solutionwill involve the following:

1.The use of the structure (house, library,retail store, etc.)

2. How they site the project to take advantage of the natural environment

3.What sustainable materials do they choose that are environmentally friendly

4. How the structure takes advantage, and also takes concern with the natural environment.

5. How well the structure is designed to represent our time, our concerns, and the visual preferences of today

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CSK sample for Interior Design

Interior designers need to be creative, imaginative and artistic.

Interior designers plan the layout and furnishings of an architec-

tural interior or space.This includes color schemes, arrangement

of pattern designs of fabric, space relations between objects in

that space. A designer develops a design concept for an interior

space and transforms this concept into a practical, functional, yet

innovative and exciting environment that meets the needs of the

client. Designers work in a wide range of settings, including com-

mercial and residential space, and often collaborates with an

architect to enhance and obtain their goals. These spaces can

include home, office, restaurants, interiors for airplanes or yachts,

or hospitality and health care industries.

This year we will focus on the design of an interior space, with a

sustainable concept that includes the use of green and recycled

products. Students will be introduced to the many ways in which

sustainable design can be utilized creatively, to protect the envi-

ronment and those who live in it. Students will Do Something

Natural in an interior space, by selecting a site, a program, mate-

rials and fabric, in a way that is environmentally friendly.

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CSK sample for Interior Design contd.

Project/options:Students will design any residential or commercialspace.They should also keep in mind that sustain-able product must be used that will be comfortableyear round, depending on where the space is located.

The design concept should include:1.The use of the space (home, office, health

care, library etc.).2.Which sustainable products will they select

that is environmentally friendly.3. How well the space is built out to

represent sustainability.

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CSK sample for Industrial Design

Industrial design is the fusion of art, business, and science.

Industrial designers create the products we buy and use. (shoes,

cell phones, water bottles, wheelchairs, toys, etc.) From person-

al care items to manufacturing machinery, industrial designers

help guide every stage of product development. In fields as

diverse as medicine and apparel, industrial designers impact sales

and drive consumer trends.Working as part of a product devel-

opment team that often includes engineers and marketing special-

ists, industrial designers determine the look, feel, and usability of

a product destined to be massed produced for consumer pur-

chase. Industrial designers are experts at assessing the human fac-

tors that go into developing products.

They understand how visual presentation, physical design, and

ergonomic characteristics can influence a products marketability

and success. [source:About Business.org; MS Kauffman]

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CSK sample for Interior Design contd.

Winter Heating Bills Hit All-Time High.Why are your parents gas

bills so high? It's cold outside but summer is coming, the econo-

my is low and bills are higher than ever because of two factors -

"the high price of natural gas and colder winter" AND "the

scorching Chicago summers with the use of ACs which drive up

electric bills and deplete the ozone.To help conserve natural gas,

lower your parents bills and save the ozone; PEOPLES ENERGY

wants you to design.

Project/options:1.A small window alternative energy AC

unit that can function as air conditioning and heater too. Also consider the current size and placement of the AC unit.

2.A wind turbine. A wind turbine is a machine for converting the mechanical energy.

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CSK sample for Muliti-Media

As the name implies, multimedia is the integration of multiple

forms of media.This includes text, graphics, audio, video, etc. For

example, a presentation involving audio and video clips would be

considered a "multimedia presentation." Educational software that

involves animations, sound, and text is called "multimedia soft-

ware." Interactive media designers create digital graphics, illustra-

tion, and animation for presentation programs, consumer CD-

ROMs, online services, DVDs, touch-screen kiosks, and video

games.These designers work for a wide range of industries includ-

ing entertainment, marketing, education, commerce, and training.

[source: Graphic Artist Guild] Students will develop a multimedia cam-

paign about a natural environmental issue. and will create a visual

campaign/poster, video, and or webpage that will act as individual

components to demonstrate the overall "natural" message.

Celebrities use their fame and artistic talent to bring awareness to

issues that matter to them daily. For example, Kanye West used his

artistic abilities, in his song "Diamonds are Forever" to raise

awareness about the diamond mines in Sierra Leonne.. Think of

yourself as an acclaimed artist that will use your own voice to cre-

ate a public service announcement (PSA) about dangers to the

environment (i.e. your neighborhood) and what you can do to

help solve the problem.

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CSK sample Muliti-Media for contd.

Muliti-Media contd.

Think of things we constantly discard or throw away.

What effects do they have on the environment?

This is your chance to create and change the thought process of

the way the world currently thinks about conservation and how

it can drastically affects the live of future generations.

Resources:

environment.about.com,getgreen.comenvironmentaldefense.org

Project/options:Choose from one of the following:1.Animated billboard campaign that brings

awareness to a global issue of your choice.2. PSA (30 sec. commercial). Explaining the

global issue 3.Website Layout Design that will promote

awareness about your global issue.

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CSK sample for Graphic Design

Graphic Design of every form of visual communication in whichwe come in contact daily. The designers uses both design and pro-duction elements (including color, typography, illustration, photog-raphy, animation, and printing or web design) to organize ideasvisually to convey a desired impact and message. The graphicdesigner is experienced in evaluating and developing effectivecommunication strategies that enhance a clients image, service,or product. Projects involve printed materials such as magazinesand books, three-dimensional packaging and products, and theidentity systems and sales campaigns of business and industry,through logos and collateral promotion (annual reports, catalogs,brochures, press kits, and direct mail packages. The talents ofgraphic designers are also crucial to broadcasting as well as multi-media. [source: Graphic Artist Guild] Oprah Winfrey is working withthe City of Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation to save LakeMichigan beaches from e coli bacteria. The beaches on theSouthside of Chicago are infested with e coli bacteria and so muchwaste that the beaches in that area cannot be used all summer.Adopt a Beach is a program where families, schools and commu-nity based groups participate in the year round program by con-ducting litter monitoring and testing water quality along LakeMichigans shoreline. Earth Day is April 1st and Oprah needs youto design one of the following items below for Adopt-A-Beach.

Project/options:Choose from one the following items to make a Public ServiceAnnouncement (PSA) for Oprahs Adopt-A-Beach1.T-shirt design 2. Poster

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CSK sample for Fashion

A fashion designer is a creative and technical professional whodesigns clothing within a specific theme for a specific purpose anda specific market. Examples of what a fashion designer creates,which range from everyday clothes to precious metal jewelry atvarious prices, shapes and sizes include: dresses, uniforms, shoes,denims, umbrellas, and more. There are several career paths inthis field that you can choose based on your strengths and inter-ests including, sketcher, cutter, pattern maker, taylor costumedesigner, etc. Industries where work can be found include textilemanufacturers, haute couturier (high fashion), mens tailoring,trend consultant and more.

The Fashion Workshop has been commissioned by a well-knowncelebrity to design a few trendy accessories and garments thatreflect their decision to live a more natural lifestyle. This samecelebrity client, who is constantly inspired by nature, is also look-ing for a new designer to help them start their own fashion line,targeted to consumers age 15-35.The celebrity has heard won-derful things about you and is now looking to you for ideas.

Project/options:To prepare for the workshop choose two of your favorite objectsthat fall into the categories of the items listed (ex. Flower=roseor Animal=giraffe). Find or draw a picture of these objects and listas many words as you can that give a full description of theobjects.1. Plant or Flower2.3. Fruit or Vegetable

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project osmosis initiatives

Project Osmosis is unique in design, in addressing the

concerns of minority youth, in being anchored in human

development.The initiatives exposes young people to

the career opportunities in design and prepares young

people with the various skills they will need to be

designers of the futurea blend of generalist and spe-

cialistwho can service the great demand in the global

economy. Osmosis gives our children a head start!

The programs, events, materials, and topics below are

Project Osmosis Design Youth Forum

Express Yourself Portrait

Project Osmosis Kick-Off

Project Osmosis Presents

Creative Start-Up Kits

Kids Saftey Guildlines

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All High School Design Competition(event)

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ALL HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION

Our All High School Design Competition helps to create design interest in

the minds of young people from low income brackets who may not oth-

erwise be exposed to design careers. We believe programs such as

OSMOSiS are unique in creating self-esteem and awareness to creative

minds, while at the same time influencing design professionals to become

more active in the design community.The Design Competition encourages

high school students to be creative thinkers and innovators by expressing

their natural talents and creating a piece that best expresses themselves

through 6 areas of design: architecture, industrial, graphic design, interior,

fashion, and multi-media design.

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(See CSK details in section 4 of the Kits)Project Osmosis Design Youth Forum is an all-day showcase of the design fields for high school students city-wide that immerse them in their selected disciplines by assigning projects the best of which are awarded with prizes. Students take home materials of the chosen discipline, and certificates for participation.

Goals To support pre-professional career discovery in design disciplines among minority youth. To identify mentors and role models. To harvest participants for candidacy in the mentoring program the following year. Along with immersing students in a college learning environment

The Design Youth Forums curriculum entails instruction in the following:

Basic principles of design Definitions of design disciplines A design project and critique Career opportunities within a particular design discipline Preparing and applying for design school Applying for design jobs Building a design portfolio Design resource guide (schools, organizations, publications, libraries, databases etc.)

DESIGN YOUTH FORUM

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EXPRESS YOURSELFPORTRAIT:

The Project Osmosis Express Your Self-Portrait, is designed to encourage young

people to follow positive career paths in art and design.The Express Your Self-

Portrait program creates self-esteem by having kids paint a portrait of them-

selves with the assistance of a professional designer or artist. Osmosis

design and art professionals will work one-on-one with children to help each

of them utilize the basic principles of design, such as color, line and shape, to

create a large-scale self-portrait. Kids are able to use this art medium to

learn more about themselves. Its an opportunity for them to explore their

self-concepts in a unique and expressive way. For each of them, the artwork

is a reflection of his or her own self- image. This introduces children to the

possibility of having a career as an artist. They are encouraged to take the

portraits home when completed or have them displayed at the Library in the

communities in which they live.

Goals: To expose primary and middle school children to art and design. To become a training ground for future mentors. To create a framework geared towards educators involving teacher more

substantially. It also addresses how to present and educate teachersabout design, so that it can be integrated in their regular curriculums with the goal of implementing a yearly workshop that instructs teachers about design, in addition to their regular classroom engagements with students

To excite interest in design and introduce career options other than sports and entertainment.

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PROJECT OSMOSIS KICK-OFF:

The Project Osmosis Kick-Off Retreat is a one day Program design to energize

the organization. Held as a whole. Held in the month of September, the event

is broken into two components: one for the internal board, the other is open

to the public.The first part of the program is attended only by The Project

Osmosis board members, staff and volunteers to recap the years progress,

current programs and activities as it relates to the mission. During this part

of the program the board and staff consider the structure and progress of

the organization as a whole followed up by a brainstorm session for future

movements and events. The second portion of the program focuses on

Project OSMOSIS and its mission by providing networking and creative

activities to the general public Designed to promote volunteerism and

encourage young people to pursue careers in the field of design and to also

talk one-on-one with designers in the fields of architecture, fashion, graphic,

interior, industrial, and multimedia design. Students and professionals are

encouraged to sign-up for our mentoring program and learn more about

Project Osmosis.

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OSMOSIS PRESENTS:

Osmosis Presents is a Jazzy Show and Tell that introduces

K thur12th teachers and their students to design profession-

als and their areas of expertise.

Goals:

Establishes a relationship with the school

Build a professional relationships with students and teachers

Recruit students for the annual Design Youth Forum and

other programs

Circulates literature to teachers and students about current

and future Osmosis events

Recruit students to volunteer for future programs

Keeps the school connected to the professional design community

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Gaining Sponorship and Support

OSMOSIS SPONSORS:Project Osmosis finds sponors primarly by reaching out to the local

community in which the events are held. We put which the events are

held.We put on yearly fundraiser to raise money along with reaching out

for additional financial support from art foundations like the IIIinois Arts

Council and Richard H. Dreihaus Foundation.

We:

Work with the local Libraries in the community to host events.

Contact local museums to host and sponor programs

Recruit volunteers through like minded organizations like

AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and NOMA

(National Organization of Minority Architects.

Works with local churches and schools to recruit the children that particpate and to help facilitate were the programs are held.

Partner with local Universities in the inner city that have design curriculms and materials to do open houses for young people.

Reach out to local design vendors for support.

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Kids safety comes first

In this section we will list safety regulations that all volunteers and events

planners must be conscience of when having events in public places. It is

extremely important to make sure that all the kids are safe and

accounted for.

OSMOSIS KIT SAFETY REGULATIONS:

Very important not to bring hazardous design tools such as exact

knives, toxic paint or sprays.

When going to the bathroom kids should not be completely alone.

The volunteer should wait for the child outside restroom facilities.

Stay with the child inside the bathroom if the youth is very young.

Make sure the child washes their hands.

Background checks should be run on all volunteers participating

in programs.

Make sure that a responsible parent is dropping off the child as well as

picking them up.

Watch the interaction between the child and adult as well as who is

ing up child.

Always check with the libraian or program coordinator when a child

is unclear

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project osmosis staff

Executive Director: Vernon Lockhart

Director of Program Development: Lisa Moran

Director of Education: Kim Lovely

Director of Mentoring: Craig Stevenson

Director of Finance: Raquel Dowdy

Director of Creative Services: Marti Parham

Director of Electronic Media: Fredricka Holloway

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Opening Eyes, Expanding Horizons, Designing FuturesTELL US ABOUT YOURSELF! PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW, PLEASE PRINT.

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________

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ADDRESS _______________________________________ CITY ______________________ STATE_____ ZIP_______

PHONE _________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________________________

NEIGHBORHOOD _________________________________________________________________________________________

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ETHNICITY: CHECK ONE ____ ASIAN ____ AFRICAN AMERICAN ____ CAUCASIAN ____ HISPANIC ____ OTHER

SCHOOL ____________________________________________________________________________________ GRADE _____

SCHOOL ADDRESS ____________________________________ CITY ______________________ STATE_____ ZIP_______

SCHOOL PHONE ______________________________________ TEACHER/ART DEPT. ________________________________

JUST A FEW QUESTIONS!

What part of the day did you enjoy the most?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________What did you like least?________________________________________________________________________________________________

What would you change or like to see in the future about the Design Youth Forum?________________________________________________________________________________________________

What theme or project would you suggest for next year?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rate the presentation and instruction given by the workshop instructor?EXCELLENT GOOD SATIFACTORYPOOR EXPLAIN_________________________________________________________________________________________

What area(s) of design are you interested in?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you plan to attend college? What college(s) are you thinking of applying to or attending?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you participated in the Design Youth Forum in the past? If yes, when and with what group?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Which career(s) would you like to learn more about? CIRCLE ONE OR MORE

FASHION DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN MULTIMEDIA ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRIAL

Do you have a portfolio or are you currently working on your portfolio?YES NOAre you familiar with how to build and present a portfolio?YES NODoes your class discuss design history?YES NOAre you familiar with any minority Design professional or Design firm(s)? If so, which ones?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Would you like to learn more about minority designers?YES NO

Are their any design professionals in your family?YES NO

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Project Osmosis