(SMS) Studio Michael Schmitz
Motivation+Aktion is a communication design project that uses visual language to inspire participation and civic engagement. Developed as a campaign format, it connects strong messaging with clear design in order to reach diverse audiences and encourage collective action. The project demonstrates how design can function as a catalyst for motivation, empowerment, and social change.
Client: Self-initiated
The challenge was to design a campaign that does not rely on empty slogans but instead communicates authenticity and credibility. It needed to balance simplicity with depth—creating visual clarity while fostering emotional resonance.
Development of a flexible system that works across print, digital, and public space.
Use of typography, color, and layout to convey urgency and empowerment.
Crafting messages that motivate without manipulating—encouraging participation through transparency.
The campaign increased visibility for the initiative and created entry points for civic involvement. By combining clear design with a socially relevant message, it strengthened the culture of participation and activated new audiences.
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Collective design initiative empowering antifascist groups. → See project
Educational card game on censorship and democracy. → See project
Visual communication for the civil society movement advocating for safe escape routes and solidarity with refugees. → See project