The America That’s Still Possible

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, examines the ongoing civil rights work required for the nation. Simultaneously, a study involving over 30 designers explores the essence of American design. This investigation analyzes how objects, ideas, and systems define the country's identity, noting that American design remains deeply personal and individualistic, often resulting in vastly different perspectives on what is quintessentially American across the population.