The International Good News Post Card Project

Experience the spreading of good news one postcard at a time.

By University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Setting Sun (21st Century) by Courtney ShelleyUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

These postcards are responses by students from University of Lincoln, England; Durban University of Technology, South Africa and Hong Kong Design Institute, produced during 2021 of the Covid Pandemic. They were created to offer 'moments of hope' to a world in crisis.

Peter De Wint Building, Lincoln (21st Century) by UnknownUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Moments of Hope

Designed by the University of Lincoln | Level One | BA (Hons) Illustration.

The brief was to "Act like little rays of hope - be cheery, visual ‘news anchors’, illustrating the ‘good stuff’ in contrast to the cascade of negative news that is currently filling the media.

Untitled (21st Century) by Evie HercunUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

The U.K had recently exited from the European Union. In addition, new studies on Climate Change revealed that a possible extinction event may not be as far off as anticipated.

Centaur Bike (21st Century) by Ana Mantero MortillaroUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

These postcards therefore represent hope or the 'silver lining' that is often overlooked.

To The Moon!, Ellie Durows, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Untitled, William Hewitson, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Maya Symbol (21st Century) by Elizabeth PotterUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Amongst the increase of 'bad news' seen across the country, the University aimed to focus on the 'good news' as a signal of hope and happiness.

It's Cold Outside, Zendon Page, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Ramilton, Danniella Ellis, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Spring Countryside (21st Century) by Louise HudsonUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

This is the 'Good News', open for debate, and taken
wherever it could be found.

Moon's Wet (21st Century) by Ellie DurowsUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Risobot (21st Century) by Jacob StonelyUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

City Campus, Durban (21st Century) by Uthashe PhotographyUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Durban University of Technology

Level Three
BD in Visual Communication Design

Project Leader: Marlene Wasserman

This student cohort is a true representation of the Rainbow Nation, a term originally intended to capture the coming together of many different cultures in South Africa.

An Eco-Friendly Foundation (21st Century) by Nqobile KhuzwayoUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

It is also fitting that the rainbow is associated with hope and a positive future, similar to the intentions of this project, which came at a time when the country was still in semi-lockdown, trying to recover from the “second wave” of the Corona Virus.

Izinyanya Zindibizela Emanzi, Yiza Mntana, Olwethu Njonga, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Dundee, Brett Caldecott, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Today I Learned To Surf (21st Century) by Liam RehmanUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Most students went “home” during lockdown and for many this brought them back to family and rituals that are different to matters of the city. The messages reflect the array of backgrounds and cultures our students come from.

Super Woman, Sphamandla Gwala, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

The Reunion, Brett Caldecott, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Umcebo (21st Century) by Sine MaphumuloUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

It is significant that many students reflected on the beauty and importance of nature. They felt blessed to live in a beautiful country. Road trips, lessons from grandmothers, receiving winged visitors announcing new seasons, despite the world’s troubles at the time.

Planting Memories (21st Century) by Ovuyonke SotsakaUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Winged Visitor (21st Century) by Kayla LambertUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Enjoying the sun, sharing sweets, learning to surf or to drive and noticing the abundance of our local flora in small suburban gardens - witnessing their “metamorphosis most sweet”- an unexpected gift brought to those compelled to pause.

Fashion Statement, Sine Maphumulo, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Summer Is On The Way, Liam Rehman, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Bird Song (21st Century) by Kayla LambertUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Other good news related to answering spiritual calls from the ancestors and celebrating this new chapter in their lives. A reawakening of family connections honours grandparents and mothers who continue to “hold everything together and hustle for her children”.

Hong Kong Design Institute (21st Century) by UnknownUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Hong Kong Design Institute

Higher Diploma Illustration
Project Leader: Ken, Wong Man Ho

In almost 2 years, the coronavirus pandemic has affected people across the world. Students lived a different mode of life from what they were accustomed to.

Rabbit Horn Cow Wings (21st Century) by Leung Cheuk LamUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

This mode of life was restrictive, involving quarantine, social isolation, social distancing, and the need for behavioural change. Without faces on the street, without gatherings, celebrations, parties or the visiting of friends.

Daily, Chanwai Yee, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Family, Chanwa Iye E, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Ha (21st Century) by Lou Tsz WaiUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Instead, mask wearing, interpersonal distance, and a deep concern for the city consumed people.

Celebration (21st Century) by Chan Wai YeeUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

This 'Good News' project, aimed to express and share student's heartfelt wishes, to cheer each other up and to deliver these messages in a simple form through postcard design.

Untitled (21st Century) by Sz Chui YuUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Boring Quarantine 2 (21st Century) by Chan Hoi KiuUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Yum Cha (21st Century) by Chan Wing YanUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

So, this contribution is based on the chance encounters and the meaningful, pleasant experiences captured through illustration on a postcard that was shared with people inside and outside of the city.

Untitled, Sz Chui Yu, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Travel, Wong Sze Ki, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Untitled, Lou Tsz Wai, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Boring Quarantine 3, Chan Hoi Kiu, 21st Century, From the collection of: University of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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Cosmic Star Milk Tea (21st Century) by Wong Tsz KiUniversity of Lincoln: College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

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