This poster simulates what it is like to have dyslexia. It is not an exact translation as dyslexia is different for everyone, but it makes the viewer stop and struggle to read the word displayed before them. An outlined version of the letters in the word Dyslexia are rotated repeatedly to form the mandalas surrounding each letter as some dyslexic individuals see letters backward or rotated. The contrast is intentionally low to make it more difficult to read.
About the Artist
Ana Farnham is an Assistant Professor of Graphic design at George Mason University just outside of Washington, DC as well as a freelance multimedia designer. Her work focuses on experiential graphic design with accessibility at its core, particularly neurodivergent accessibility as it relates to those with learning difficulties. She received her BFA and BS in Graphic Design and Advertising from Boston University and her MFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has won over 30 awards throughout her career as a designer and has work with clients such as Intel, The Smithsonian, and The World Bank among others.
