pared down interviews
expansive topics
printed never “posted”
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What is PARED?
PARED is a community driven pamphlet that is printed, never “posted”. Born to travel, PARED was designed by hand and meant to be shared by hand in the old-fashioned way — snail mail. We want PARED to move through space and time, fostering connections through its very physicality.
Curiosity-Driven Exploration:
Contributors explore topics that pique their curiosity, no matter how niche or unusual. We encourage contributors to find creative and engaging entry points into these topics to draw out unique first person stories. Risolana will support contributors with a processes to help transcribe & organize interview materials.
Authentic Storytelling through Interviews
Interviews are at the core of PARED’s format for sharing stories around topics. The goal is to capture the essence of these stories in a way that fosters a deeper understanding of how subjects are embodied in lived experiences. Pared wants to engage diverse voices that are activated by the curiosity of each contributor.
Constraint Based Format:
The format for PARED consists of a trifold mailer that has strict design constraints and word counts to help contributors narrow down the essence of their project. Each issue, a guest designer will explore these constraints. Pared also has a signature removable fold out poster that is part of every publication.
Michael Lorenzo López
