Systemic Justice

Systemic Justice is a European-based organisation of legal experts dedicated to radically transforming how the law serves communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice. They aim to broaden access to judicial remedies and dismantle the power structures that sustain injustice. We’ve collaborated with Systemic Justice on several projects, including their forthcoming new website and various reports for both print and digital access. Our aim is to deliver work that will advance their mission.

Open magazines spread across a light blue surface, showcasing vibrant layouts with text blocks and bold headings on topics like systemic justice and key findings.

Credits

Editorial Design: Alaïs de Saint Louvent

Interpreting the Branding

We collaborated with Systemic Justice to enhance their existing branding by extending and building upon their guidelines to create impactful work that aligns with their legacy image. We assigned symbolic roles to specific colours within their extended palette to subtly convey their mission. For typography, we proposed using the font from their logo for main headers, as it better represents who Systemic Justice is compared to their previous header font. Each decision was made to support the brand’s strong identity while ensuring clarity and accessibility.

Image featuring a teal cloud-shaped design with a white comma symbol inside, flanked by bold text reading SYSTEMIC JUSTICE. A yellow arrow points right and a dark green arrow points left. The background is light beige.

A graphic with three vertical sections shows the phrases: Left section has Building Power on a teal background; the middle section displays Community of Practice alongside an arrow through a cloud on a mauve background; the right section features Community Driven Litigation with an arrow on an orange and cream background.

A woman with short hair smiles subtly, with a backdrop featuring a large maroon quotation mark and geometric shapes. The text at the bottom states Systemic Justice.

An image featuring a speech bubble and an arrow-shaped design displaying the text: Litigation the process of taking legal action in bold white letters on a dark green background.

Bold text on a light blue background states: COMMUNITY DRIVEN LITIGATION FOR RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

Image featuring a teal cloud-shaped design with a white comma symbol inside, flanked by bold text reading SYSTEMIC JUSTICE. A yellow arrow points right and a dark green arrow points left. The background is light beige.

A graphic with three vertical sections shows the phrases: Left section has Building Power on a teal background; the middle section displays Community of Practice alongside an arrow through a cloud on a mauve background; the right section features Community Driven Litigation with an arrow on an orange and cream background.

A woman with short hair smiles subtly, with a backdrop featuring a large maroon quotation mark and geometric shapes. The text at the bottom states Systemic Justice.

An image featuring a speech bubble and an arrow-shaped design displaying the text: Litigation the process of taking legal action in bold white letters on a dark green background.

Bold text on a light blue background states: COMMUNITY DRIVEN LITIGATION FOR RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

Revisiting Systemic (In)justices

An open magazine lays flat, revealing two pages. The left page showcases a large geometric shape that resembles a house, with the word INTRODUCTION positioned beneath it. The right page contains several text paragraphs, topped by a green, cloud-like shape.

The Revisiting Systemic (In)justices booklet was distributed in print at a conference in Berlin in 2024 and made available online in PDF format. It featured a comprehensive layout enriched with infographics and visual elements that underscored key themes and findings. By integrating the brand’s colours and typography, we ensured the booklet was both informative and visually engaging. As well as adhering to general accessible design principles, we created a version of the report specially optimised for screen readers, further enhancing digital accessibility.

A collage of five French-language pages, showcasing bold headings and sections in various colours. Some pages feature diagrams and areas of highlighted text set against a light blue background.

A main page displays the word ÍNDICE with a table of contents, surrounded by smaller pages featuring text on colourful backgrounds, quotes, and bullet points. The overall backdrop is a muted yellow.

The report was translated into two additional languages (French and Spanish) to increase access across Systemic Justice’s main working remit. Each language version was carefully redesigned to maintain consistent quality and messaging, accommodating variations in text length and linguistic nuances.

We created a wide range of visual elements, including data visualisations, maps and quotes. From word clouds to statistics, each infographic was designed with impact and accessibility in mind, ensuring that complex information is conveyed clearly and effectively. As well as full graphics, we incorporated black and white photography overlaid on branded colours and shapes, creating a cohesive visual language.

Collage illustrating surveillance technology: biometric data scan, border surveillance, facial recognition apps, vehicle tracking, integrated databases with a person using a laptop, and CCTV cameras.

Bar chart displaying different categories with their respective numeric values: Freedom of movement (644), Social protection (1,428), Anti-racism (940), Policing (464), Access to justice (862), and Climate justice (1,090). Each category is represented by a unique colour.

Illustration on a pink backdrop showing a gavel, megaphone, and protester holding a sign with We Are the Change, each encased in teal and black circular motifs.

A six-panel infographic displaying diverse data: a map of Europe, a bar graph, a pie chart, a line graph, and various diagrams. It spotlights interviews across over 40 countries, emphasising social matters such as freedom, social protection, and climate justice.

Teal background featuring black text highlighting diverse social issues. Key phrases include ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS, ACCESS TO JUSTICE, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GREEN COLONIALISM, and INDIGENOUS RIGHTS.

Collage illustrating surveillance technology: biometric data scan, border surveillance, facial recognition apps, vehicle tracking, integrated databases with a person using a laptop, and CCTV cameras.

Bar chart displaying different categories with their respective numeric values: Freedom of movement (644), Social protection (1,428), Anti-racism (940), Policing (464), Access to justice (862), and Climate justice (1,090). Each category is represented by a unique colour.

Illustration on a pink backdrop showing a gavel, megaphone, and protester holding a sign with We Are the Change, each encased in teal and black circular motifs.

A six-panel infographic displaying diverse data: a map of Europe, a bar graph, a pie chart, a line graph, and various diagrams. It spotlights interviews across over 40 countries, emphasising social matters such as freedom, social protection, and climate justice.

Teal background featuring black text highlighting diverse social issues. Key phrases include ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS, ACCESS TO JUSTICE, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, GREEN COLONIALISM, and INDIGENOUS RIGHTS.

Banner featuring the text Community Visions for Liberation with a yellow speech mark above. Below is the phrase Towards racial, social, and economic justice in Europe accompanied by a pink arrow. The website address systemicjustice.ngo is displayed at the bottom.

A TV screen showing a poster with the text Community Visions for Liberation: Towards racial, social, and economic justice in Europe. The event dates are 24-25 June 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The design includes pink, green, and yellow highlights.

Annual Report

A vibrant display of illustrated pages from a zine named We Want Systemic Justice. The pages showcase an array of colours, text, and geometric shapes. Included are sections discussing methodology and technology conversations.

The annual report was designed to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of Systemic Justice’s activities and achievements over the past year. Using the brand’s colour palette and typography, we crafted a layout that balanced visual appeal with readability. Infographics and visual highlights were strategically placed to draw attention to key data and insights, ensuring that the report was both informative and engaging. We created both digital and print versions to cater to different audience preferences and increase reach.

Various pages of an annual report displayed on a flat surface, featuring the cover text 2023-2024 Annual Report with geometric designs. The pages showcase charts, text, and graphics in a teal and pink colour scheme.

An open magazine resting on a purple surface, displaying two pages. The left page includes text and an outdoor photograph of three people sitting comfortably on grass. On the right page, theres a chart and a highlighted quote. Both pages are adorned with vibrant design elements.