In-person at MODA
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About This Event
Join us for an inspiring evening at MODA! We’ll begin with a guided tour of CHARACTERS: Type in Action, where you’ll discover how typography—letters, fonts, and design—has been used to tell powerful stories and drive social change.
After the tour, enjoy a glass of wine as we gather for a meaningful conversation with Dr. Susana Morris, a Georgia Tech scholar and co-founder of the Crunk Feminist Collective. Inspired by the words of bell hooks, “There can be no love without justice,” Dr. Morris will guide us in exploring the idea that love is a powerful design tool—one that can help us create a fairer, more equitable world.
Whether you're a design enthusiast, a justice advocate, or simply curious about the connections between love, design, and justice, this event is for you. Come connect with others, get inspired, and leave with new ideas about how love and design can make a difference.
Don’t miss it—reserve your spot today!
About Susana M. Morris, Ph.D.
Susana Morris is an associate professor at Georgia Tech and co-founder of the feminist blog The Crunk Feminist Collective, where she writes about topics like body positivity, pop culture, race, and self-care. She’s the author of Close Kin and Distant Relatives and co-editor of The Crunk Feminist Collection and Sycorax’s Daughters, a horror anthology written by Black women. Susana also co-edits the New Suns book series, which explores race, gender, and sexuality in speculative fiction.
Her writing has appeared in Cosmopolitan.com, Ebony.com, Longreads, and more. She’s been featured in Essence and Colorlines and has appeared on NPR and HuffPost Live. Susana is currently working on two new books: one about Black women vampires and Afrofuturism, and another—a collection of essays—about her experiences as a first-generation American.
About CHARACTERS: Type in Action
Typography has long been a powerful force in the fight for freedom.
From Martin Luther Jr. to Eva Perón, Stacey Abrams to Harriet Tubman, CHARACTERS: Type in Action delves into the impact of typography on social justice, examining its history and its role in today’s movements. This exhibition showcases typefaces created by Tré Seals, a Black designer from Washington, D.C., and founder of Vocal Type, whose work captures the spirit of these movements. These typefaces remind us that a just and equitable world embraces diverse voices in our daily lives.
Through the stories of these historical figures, CHARACTERS: Type in Action reveals how typography can be wielded as a tool for both oppression and liberation, encouraging us to consider our own role in the ongoing struggle for justice.
Registration
$10 for MODA Members | $20 for General Admission
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA! (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIAL RATE)
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.