Pandaid: A Creative Response to PandemicsEisuke Tachikawa's Award-Winning Design Harnesses Collective Wisdom for Global Health
In a world grappling with pandemics, Eisuke Tachikawa's PANDAID stands out as a beacon of hope. This innovative website, co-edited by a diverse team of volunteers, aims to protect lives by delivering scientific facts in an easily digestible format. The project, which has won the prestigious Silver A' Social Design Award in 2021, is a testament to the transformative power of design and collective effort.
At the heart of PANDAID is the belief in the power of creativity and design wisdom to heal the world. Tachikawa, along with over 100 volunteers, including doctors and editors, has developed a platform that is currently available in six languages. The team continually creates infographics and posters to deliver intuitive content that the public can easily understand and implement.
What sets PANDAID apart is its dedication to protecting lives from pandemics. The website is a hub of scientific facts, presented in a manner that is easy to understand and implement. As part of the project, the team has also developed a face shield to prevent splashes, signage to maintain social distance humorously, and posters to communicate the importance of these measures.
The technical specifications of the project further underscore its innovative approach. The team has developed a face shield that can be easily made from an A4-size clear file in less than 30 seconds. The template, which requires no particular equipment, is available for free online, along with a tutorial video. This initiative has garnered over a million views on social media and has received appreciation from medical institutions worldwide.
The team behind PANDAID includes Eisuke Tachikawa, Nozomi Aoyama, Niyen Lee, Naoki Hijikata, Ryota Mizusako, Kacho, and numerous volunteers who have contributed to various aspects of the project, from graphic design to research and translation. Their collective efforts have resulted in a design that is not only functional but also aesthetically appealing and engaging.
PANDAID's recognition as a Silver A' Social Design Award winner in 2021 is a testament to its outstanding expertise and innovation. The award is given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that showcase a remarkable level of excellence and introduce positive feelings, amazement, and wonder. PANDAID, with its unique approach to addressing global health crises, undoubtedly fits this description.
Project Details and Credits
Project Designers: Eisuke Tachikawa
Image Credits: Eisuke Tachikawa
Project Team Members: Art Direction: NOSIGNER (Eisuke Tachikawa)
Graphic Design: NOSIGNER (Eisuke Tachikawa, Nozomi Aoyama), PANDAID Volunteers
Product Design: NOSIGNER (Eisuke Tachikawa, Niyen Lee)
Front End Design: NOSIGNER (Naoki Hijikata), PANDAID Volunteers
Illustration: NOSIGNER (Ryota Mizusako), Kacho, PANDAID Volunteers
Content: PANDAID Volunteers
Research: PANDAID Volunteers
Translation: PANDAID Volunteers
Public Relations: PANDAID Volunteers
Project Name: Pandaid
Project Client: Eisuke Tachikawa