Stop it already
Listen up, designers: I know you all just want to help the people of Japan. And some of you are. By donating money.
Here’s what’s happening: design communites are being supplied with “pray for Japan” illustrations every day now and the creators are probably thinking they’re being very clever by tackling the issue by doing what they do best. Granted, some approaches are innovative, others are simply beautiful. But I can’t help but feeling a bit stupid looking at these and clicking some “like” buttons while those affected by these events are suffering beyond imagination. We’re not doing anything here besides stroking each other’s egos.
If you really want to help, stop kidding yourself and donate cash.
Update: …or sell your prints. Either way, stop being pretentious.
