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More Than a Music Fest: My Experience at the Inaugural Freely Fest in Nashville by Freedom Forum
Last week, I traded my usual work from home office view for the neon lights of Nashville, TN. I wasn't just there for the music, I was there to witness a first of its kind celebration of the five freedoms that make our country move! Alongside the teams at Freedom Forum and Made By Us , I headed to the Bridgestone Arena for the first ever Freely Fest , a music festival designed to celebrate the First Amendment and the power of music. The Intersection of Civic Life and Live Mu
Katie Costa
Apr 143 min read


One Year of Designing for the Heart of Atlanta: My Time with Virginia Highland District Association
It’s officially been a year since I stepped in as a Graphic Designer for the Virginia Highland District Association , and honestly, it’s been a whirlwind of neighborhood events, sponsor logo organization, and creative freedom! If you know Atlanta, you know Virginia Highland (VaHi) is one of the city’s most iconic and historic neighborhoods. My job? Assisting the creative direction and visual storytelling for the district. I design print and digital assets that contribute t
Katie Costa
Mar 312 min read


Honoring the Past, Designing the Future: Joining Oakland Cemetery as Junior Graphic Designer
If you had told my freshman-year self at Georgia State that I’d eventually be designing for THE Oakland Cemetery every day, I would’ve never believed you. When I first moved to Atlanta, everyone kept telling me, “You have to go to Oakland Cemetery!” My reaction was pretty much: “Ummm, okay? I don’t exactly go to cemeteries for fun…” But after a few visits, I got it. Why Oakland is different Oakland isn't just a place of the past; it’s this vibrant, "island of tranquility" ri
Katie Costa
Mar 312 min read


Designing What Comes Next: My Letter to America at The National Constitution Center
Gen Z inherited a world on fire. We were raised on the promise of the "American Dream," only to realize that the blueprints were outdated and the foundation was cracking. Today, the "melting pot" we were taught about in school feels spoiled—tainted by systemic racism, the abuse of power, and widening class inequality. But we aren’t just watching it burn. We are the designers of what comes next. Recently, I had the honor of presenting my Letter to America during the Youth250:
Katie Costa
Mar 312 min read
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