빛나 / GLOW Conference
빛나 or Glow is a fictitious conference that celebrates women of color in the beauty industry .
What is 빛나?
“빛나” is a Korean term that means "to glow, shine, and thrive."
빛나 or Glow is a fictitious conference that breaks down the beauty industry by addressing the biases in beauty standards. Beauty standards have been historically rooted in Westernized and Eurocentric features/body images. Glow celebrates and empowers women of color navigating careers in or related to the beauty industry. Speakers will talk about representation, how brands are currently creating a more inclusive space, and their own experiences pursuing a career in the beauty industry.
Context: DES 369 - Visual Systems
Duration: 8 Weeks
Instructor: Annabelle Gould
Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, After Effects
Reflection
I was able to build off of what I learned last quarter through Corporate Branding. Despite working on this project completely remotely during a pandemic and revolution, I was able to strengthen my skills in creating a system that is expressive and cohesive. I was able to learn more about what beauty standards really are, and even address the ways that I negatively perceive the concept of beauty.