A design for life…

The title, as with a lot of my titles, is a sort of pun. It’s actually a Manic Street Preachers (a Welsh Indie Rock band) song title. I chose this, as last Monday night we held our penultimate Monthly Meet training evening before the Summer holidays, and during the evening, we looked at the whole issue of design; specifically graphic design.

It was a brilliant session; with loads of interesting and informative theory about design; advertising & the styles that have historically been used to reach each generational group.

we also had plenty of practical opportunities to create our own designs following a design brief. This was good fun and also eye opening to see how our design ethos changed following the training. It was great to see the before and after designs we made.

Unfortunately it was not as well attended as normal; perhaps due to people thinking that learning about good design work within Christian spheres is not high on the priorities list? However, I believe that as Christians we should be the most creative and design conscious people on the planet; after all we are made in the image of the great Creator and are in daily relationship with Him.

“Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.” – Galatians‬ ‭6:4-5‬

God wants us to be creative people who demonstrate aspects of His creativity to those around us. God can give us new, creative ways to look at things, to solve problems, to share His love with others.

Our next Monthly Meet training night will be on Monday 19th June at Ty Llywelyn Community Centre. This will also be out last before the Summer break; so it’s definitely one not to be missed.

We hope you can do your creative best to be able to make it for what is sure to be an amazing night.

Be blessed