Sam Linville

Bachelor of Graphic Design, Class of 2018

About

I'm a systems-thinker, strategist, and UX nerd. Design is an incredible tool for change, and I believe that we have a responsibility to wield it with responsibility; if what we're creating isn't shaping human life in a positive way...why are we making it, anyways?

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What would you say is your greatest strength?

I'm the Plotter Whisperer.

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What's your life motto?

"Not my circus, not my monkeys." It's a lifestyle has changed me for the better. ✌️

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How did studying abroad in Prague change your view of design?

Being dropped into a country where English was a minority language proved just how much people rely on graphic design to provide context for language. Navigating the public transit was pretty easy, thanks to great signage, but using a treadmill at the gym was impossible at first. All the buttons looked the same!

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BallotCast is a mobile-first digital election platform that lets citizens vote from home, work, or school.
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BallotCast uses a distributed blockchain to ensure the validity of each vote, though votes are still secret.
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Each ballot is contained within a unique block that cannot be edited or tampered with.

BallotCast

Expanding secure voting access for all citizens.