As a graphic designer, I am passionate about using my skills and talents to raise awareness and bring attention to important social and political issues. In this passion project, I decided to focus on the issue of indigenous rights and representation, specifically in the context of Australian currency.

The Australian currency features images of European explorers and politicians, but it does not include any representation of the country's indigenous population. This lack of representation is particularly ironic given the fact that many indigenous people, particularly the Maori people of New Zealand, are among the poorest and most marginalized groups in Australia.

In order to address this issue, I decided to redesign the Australian currency to feature images of Maori people, as painted by the renowned artist Gottfried Lindauer. Lindauer's paintings provide a unique and powerful depiction of Maori life and culture, and I felt that they would be a fitting and appropriate addition to the currency.

I began the project by conducting extensive research on the history and significance of the Australian currency, as well as the paintings of Maori people by Lindauer. I also considered the broader context of indigenous rights and issues in Australia.

Based on this research, I created a series of sketches and digital mock-ups, experimenting with different color schemes, imagery, and typography. I also worked to incorporate elements of Maori culture and art into the designs.

After several rounds of iteration and feedback, I arrived at a series of final designs that I am proud of and that I believe accurately reflect the ironies and complexities of featuring images of poor indigenous people on money. The new designs incorporate elements of the original currency, while also adding my own unique perspective and message.

Overall, this passion project was a great opportunity for me to exercise my creativity and design skills, and to bring attention to important social and political issues.