Graphic design has long had a presence
in schools—posters, handouts, digital presentations, diagrams, graphic organizers—teachers use these forms daily because they help students engage with content and support the learning process. Yet, there is so much more the use of simple design principles can
do for schools and learners. DEC brings the language of graphic design into classrooms, helping teachers quickly develop successful models using visual teaching and literacy strategies to boost learning across student learning styles, preferences and challenges.

in a DEC high school writing project students connect texts with themes and images to develop 5-paragraph essays