Backroom
LOCATED ON 6000 LEVEL
Backroom is a comedic yet insightful political satire microsite that explores current events from around the globe
Problem Space
Young people often lack sufficient political literacy due to the overwhelming nature of political discourse. This leads to lower civic engagement, misinformation, and weakened democratic participation. Despite being a growing voting bloc, many Gen Z and millennials in the United States report feeling fatalistic about social issues, and many wish they were better informed about politics before voting—highlighting a gap in accessible civic and political education.
Design Solution
Through playful interactions, Backroom cheekily sheds light on high brow politics, making the boundless social issues of the world more digestible for younger generations. Satire has been proven to create political ripples around the world, and research shows that it can humanize public figures, revealing their flaws and reminding us that they are not immune to criticism. It’s also a gateway to traditional news, encouraging deeper engagement and lowering barriers to understanding politics. “Can we do better?” is a hallmark of political humor.
Backroom
LOCATED ON 6000 LEVEL
Backroom is a comedic yet insightful political satire microsite that explores current events from around the globe
Problem Space
Young people often lack sufficient political literacy due to the overwhelming nature of political discourse. This leads to lower civic engagement, misinformation, and weakened democratic participation. Despite being a growing voting bloc, many Gen Z and millennials in the United States report feeling fatalistic about social issues, and many wish they were better informed about politics before voting—highlighting a gap in accessible civic and political education.
Design Solution
Through playful interactions, Backroom cheekily sheds light on high brow politics, making the boundless social issues of the world more digestible for younger generations. Satire has been proven to create political ripples around the world, and research shows that it can humanize public figures, revealing their flaws and reminding us that they are not immune to criticism. It’s also a gateway to traditional news, encouraging deeper engagement and lowering barriers to understanding politics. “Can we do better?” is a hallmark of political humor.
SEE YOU Real SOON
342 Clifton Ct.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
4.28–5.2
SEE YOU Real SOON
342 Clifton Ct.
Cincinnati, OH 45220
4.28–5.2