Why Publish? is a student workshop that proceeds from a space of uncertainty. It asks that we consider the urgencies, imperatives,
dependencies, and stakes of publishing within schools of design; that we pause before printing to reflect
on why another publication is even necessary. This workshop is rooted in the belief that why and how we
publish is just as important as what we publish. It aims not only to provide students with the tools and
resources to create their own publications but to think thoughtfully, generously, rigorously about the
limits and possibilities attendant to printed work. Why Publish? offers students the space to be in
conversation with the Office of Publications and its collaborators—modeling a supportive editorial
exchange that insists on publishing as a collective project with collective consequences.
This workshop consists of two sessions, one in summer and one in fall:
Summer, Session 1–Building an Editorial Practice
Avery Hall, Ware Lounge and Virtual
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
5:30pm–7:30pm
Session 1 will introduce students to a diverse range of possible positions, projects, and methodologies for
realizing a publication from start to finish with the aim of collectively building and sharing resources.
Introduction by the Office of Publications:
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Isabelle Kirkham-Lewitt, Director
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Joanna Joseph, Assistant Director
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Meriam Soltan, Assistant Editor
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Isabelle A. Tan, Assistant Editor
Presentations by:
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Laura Coombs, Graphic designer
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Nicholas Korody, Writer, editor, designer
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Jacob R. Moore, Curator, critic, editor
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Grace Sparapani, Writer, editor
Fall, Session 2–Sharing Proposals
Avery Hall, Room 115 and Virtual
Friday, October 7, 2022
12pm–2pm
Session 2 will invite students to present and receive feedback on their publication proposals and to engage
others in the structure and ambitions of their publications.
Organized by the Office of Publications at Columbia GSAPP. This event is open to currently enrolled students at Columbia GSAPP.
