Meet the Graphic Designer Behind the Movement

Courtney Flannagan

"Living in Cornwall provides me with a deep well of inspiration for designs. The rugged coastline, the rolling hills, and the vibrant art scene all combine to create a unique and inspiring environment.

I am constantly drawing from all aspects of life in Cornwall, from the colours of the sea to the textures of the rocks. (When I’m not at my desk you’ll find me out on the beaches, in the water, immersing myself in Cornish life!)"

Courtney was there at the start of the ACTionism movement. It wasn't called ACTionism back then, it was called 'Fix It'.

"Fix It' was a outdoor clothing gear repair day hosted in the French Alps. Courtney worked at the event and has been the creativity, for the graphics, behind the movement ever since. 

"For the ACTionism typemark, I wanted the letterforms to feel natural and hand-drawn, with a bit of imperfection to make them more human. I focused on putting the strongest emphasis on ‘act’ because it’s the act of doing and making change that shifts us from passive consumers to active citizens. Framing it in a container made it punchier and gave it a vibe that connects to activism and protest signs."

‘’The Outdoors 2.0 graphic reimagines the classic alpine scene of mountains, trees, and waterfalls, transforming it into a bold silhouette that symbolises unity and the need for change. It’s designed to inspire action and rally people to join this new rebellion for a re-imagined future.’

Watch this space as we're working on something special for #citizenfriday.