Hidden in Plain Sight was birthed out of my desire to personally understand the issue of homelessness. In my interactions with people (mainly college students), I realized that this was a part of the American society that I knew very little about. I hope that by airing the issue through the lens of design, people may become a bit more enlightened about homelessness so that they may think, feel and act positively when they encounter the issue.

Technically, this was both an exciting and challenging undertaking. It was the first real multimedia project that I single-handedly managed from concept to execution, and it led me to harness skills in programming, website development, infographic design, animation and many more.

The project seeks to elicit a positive response to homelessness by finding more engaging ways to explain the issue to a lay audience.

Hidden in Plain Sight builds upon concepts in design and social science to create a cohesive, educational and entertaining experience. Information graphics are used to educate the audience on the expanse, causes, and challenges of homelessness; posters and video animations help people understand the personal struggles of people dealing with homelessness; interactive games serve as a means to inspire people to take action that can improve their understanding of the issue, and help those who are affected.