YOUth DECIDEs

Visual implementation of youth participation

As part of the National Monitoring of Education for Sustainable Development (BNE) project, the IÖW investigated how young people can actively influence education systems. Using youpan as an example, 30 young volunteers act as voices for their generation: they share their ideas, engage in lively discussions and advocate for sustainable and inclusive education.

Annette Jacobs developed illustrations and social media designs for this project that specifically appeal to young people. The work includes dynamic characters depicted in motion that embody diversity, courage and team spirit, as well as eye-catching typography for YOUth DECIDEs. The visual concept is complemented by an animated key visual and stories and carousel posts specially tailored for Instagram, which showcase the commitment and energy of young people. The design is intended not only to inform, but also to motivate young people to make their voices heard and actively participate in shaping the education of tomorrow.

The project was developed in collaboration with the FU Berlin, the Institut Futur, youpan and the Stiftung Bildung im Jahr 2026 foundation and shows how illustration and design can help to present youth participation in a lively and accessible way.