Going to jail to save the world - Sam Griffiths

In this deep-dive interview, designer and activist Sam Griffiths details his journey from a design career into environmental activism, particularly with the organisation, Just Stop Oil. Sam discusses how entering the world of activism changed his perspective on the world and the importance of activism in our current climate crisis. Griffiths provides an insightful narrative on his confrontations with authorities, his experiences in prison, and the personal empowerment that arises as a result. He also shares advice for people feeling powerless in the face of massive systemic issues and emphasises the importance of collective action and resilience. Sam is also the founder of his business, Griffics, where he used play to help people access creativity through workshops and community projects.

In this episode:

• Sam's arrest and experience in prison
• Coping with confinement through art and mindfulness
• Challenging the status quo in design
• The role of designers in social change
• The power of stepping through fear
• And more

Shownotes

Less is More book

Sam’s drawings in prison

juststopoil.org

Connect with Sam

https://www.instagram.com/griffics/

https://www.griffics.com/

Show credits

Illustrations by Isa Vicente

https://www.instagram.com/isadezgz/

Music by Brad Porter

https://prtr.co/

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