In this episode, we talk about Loving Day, a holiday Ken Tanabe, created as a design-driven social change project that commemorates Loving versus Virginia, the 1967 US Supreme Court decision that struck down laws against interracial marriage. Ken talks about how he conceptualizes Loving Day Celebration, what they’re trying to achieve and how they are cultivating the Loving Day community.
Ken is a versatile creative leader with extensive design experience and a strong interest in balancing audiences and information. Professionally, he is a design leader who has worked for and with Fortune 50 companies and cultural institutions in industries such as technology, finance, health and wellness, and entertainment, among others. He was an award-winning adjunct design professor for 16 years and has given public speeches in over 90 venues.
1:18 The story of the couple behind the Loving Day celebration.
2:51 Loving Day’s focus and mission.
4:18 Why Ken chose Loving Day for his thesis in grad school.
6:05 The initial design process.
9:29 Reflecting the community in an authentic way.
11:29 How he’s cultivating the Loving Day community.
18:16 The trajectory of Loving Day.
24:48 How a loving day shaped Ken as a designer.
