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champions
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Editor in Chief
Jessica Rivera

Creative Director Art Director

Keefe Tiu Stephy Tian

Editor Producer
Amira Al-Hatlani Emily Jiang

Contributing Photographers
Keefe Tiu, Porter Hamilton, Emma Craft, Madeleine Thomas

Text
Amira Al-Hatlani, Madeline DiLustro, Abigail Morgan

Special Thanks to
Georgina Qin, Andy Kam, Zixuan Huang, September Park,
Anthony Miller

COVER
MICHELA MAGNANI shot by KEEFE TIU in SAVANNAH

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KEEFE TIU shot the emotionally involved Michela Magnani, who was thrilled to be on the cover after getting engaged to a YUMMY male
model in Miami. EMMA CRAFT used her feminine touch on Kiersten Herr for our Beauty Innovations story. In “Dedication to Exposure,”
CHARLOTTE WIESENTHAL touches on themes of feminism, insecurity, and vulnerability. MADELINE THOMAS and STEPHY TIAN
teamed up over a gal’s night shooting Abi Morgan’s dildos, complete with Aperol Spritz and probably some kirakira+ shots of the dildo
covered in silver glitter. PORTER HAMILTON shot Wes Daniels and Georgina Qin picking apples on Friday, then shot Royan Ebanks
and Deedee Colter on Sunday, being foolish at some park. In “Woe of Women,” SHELBY CURRAN explores how one modifies love to
placate a male dominated world. LILY SHAPIRO and KEEFE TIU hung out with Lilli Owens, Chris Giubilo, and Andy Kam for GANJA-411.
Truly just an excuse to get high for school, kidding-ish. We love you Anthony. In “Vespers [Once I Believed in You…]” LOUISE GLUCK
talks about change, desire, and the absence thereof. AMIRA HATLANI talked to MADELINE DILUSTRO about psychiatric care centers
and elementary schools. Madeline’s instagram username is @MYSCAD, and we are here for it, absolutely. KEEFE TIU made everyone
get up at 6AM to shoot YARDSALE. Noah Towne was a good sport about it, with the flies and all. Lastly, THE WHOLE TEAM took
disposables and shot the shit out of them, to create our collage LIFESTYLE ON FILM. Thats hot.
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 work MADELINE DILUSTRO
interview AMIRA AL-HATLANI

FORM FOLLOWS THUMB

DIGITAL SELF AS ARCHITECTURE
BY MADELINE DILUSTRO

Materiality refers to that which holds physical presence. However, digitized space created
by the internet redefined materiality as matter generated by pixels. Digital culture hinders
self-actualization through synthetic absorption of plasticized righteousness. This has
led to poly-archetypal souls curated by altering personas specific to the media platform.
Boundless experiences have become accessible with a thumb while at the same time
binding civilization to a simulacrum of systems that counter connection to nationalism.

Hypocrisy is the spice of life.

form
Technologic globalization eradicates architecture’s primordial location as space in time,
due to the decontextualized tangibility previously defined by the concrete environment.
Society exists separated, yet cyber space encourages psychological transparency by
deconstructing mediums of physical, existential, and virtual experiences. Reality no longer
requires material specification, but rather defines the plasticized body and soul that dwells
in both physical and digital space.

followS
Architectural and artistic mediums evolve in parallel with the development of electronic
functions that deem humanity untethered. Material sobriety purifies the physical
environment from over-indulgent consumerism seen through the reflections on the
unadorned, glass facades attached to our palms. Notifications illuminate digitized
consciousness, while equally disintegrating the physical environment and tactility.

thumb
Technological space stems from a “home” conceptualized at the base of the glass facades.
Media platforms and apps begin to construct spaces, tangible or not, which are presented as
augmented architectures that exist beyond the real and perhaps within.

Space’s virtual projection empowers the individual by establishing one’s thumb as the
locus of control. Contextual extraction of the individual from physical place presents itself
as the duality of psychological presence discoverable in both the physical and spiritual
self. The thumb’s modus operandi liberates consciousness from spatial associations bound
by the body and facilitates universal existence through an individual’s extension into a
projected prototype.

Spatial transience challenges the architectural discourse concerned with human experience
traditionally obtained by the five senses. The de-contextualization of the notion of a
“home” simulates sovereignty within the technological environment that hosts society
and economy simultaneously and within a sphere through which society will perpetually
question. The foundation of contemporary self-actualization starts with the interaction
between a thumb and a “home,” and it is between the physical and architectural platforms
which, aside from a specific vocation or medium, apply to all forms of creative production.
Madeline is pursuing
her BFA in architecture
with a double minor in
architectural history and art
history. She aims to elevate
one’s consciousness within
space by articulating
tasteful designs executed
in high-quality finishes.
As the editor of CRIT,
the national student
architecture journal, she
is able to continuously
refine communicative
graphics that directly
influence readers, while
also providing insight on
the current architectural
pedagogy. Currently,
Madeline is designing
a primary school that
inspires tomorrow’s
innovators, while
simultaneously inviting
the community in for a
reciprocal learning effect
Amira: When did you decide to study architecture?
Madeline: I was destined to become an architect
after years of drawing minimalist dog houses for my
childhood imaginary pet.

Amira: For your project completed in November 2017,

you designed an acute psychiatric care center for
veterans. Tell us about what you want that space to
accomplish and how it is designed for the patient.
Madeline: Aesthetics implemented into the healthcare
environment have proven to increase the speed of
recovery by 30.8%. In keeping this statistic in mind,
I curated every opportunity I had so that the patient
is continuously exposed to aesthetics that reinforce
themes of excellence and rigor. The interiors exhibit
an appreciation for modern art, while remaining safe
and functional for the patient. The geometries that
compose the architectural parti mimic the functional
organizations, for example the large cylindrical
volume on the south façade houses all group therapy.

Amira: Tell me about the primary school you’re

working on now:
Madeline: Haha, my primary school is in a very
primary state. While in the concept and development
stage, I have established that the architecture will
take advantage of both greywater and rainwater runoff
by filtering the water through the structure to make
renewed potable water. As in the Acute Psychiatric
 Care center, I intend to play with pure geometries
to promote both comprehension of architectural
volumes and mental clarity for the children.

Amira: In your letter from the editor in CRIT,

titled “Forms Follows Thumb,” you wrote about
architecture and technology. Can you tell us more
about this?
Madeline: As an avid writer, this definitely was the
hardest piece I have ever worked on. The entire time I
felt like I was running in circles in my head. So many
cigarette breaks… I don’t smoke. This all probably
sounds very cliché, but the piece finally came
together one afternoon. I was so happy it was over.

Amira: How do you see these theories on architecture

and technology reflected in your work?
Madeline: The Whole Foodies, and the generations
preceding ours keep pushing the need to disconnect.
But really, the digital realm is unavoidable, and
to avoid the digital is to be ignorant of all of the
technological innovations that have given birth to
today’s digital culture. So I do not feel that my ideas
on architecture and technology will directly influence
my work, but rather my life. Understanding the need
to exist fluidly between the physical and digital
realms will lead to a more honest lifestyle that is
not convoluted by phoniness that is subsequent to
societal fear and judgment.
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INNOVATIONS

We live in an age of Insta-worthy beauty, where each

product must be groundbreaking, followed by a selfie and
hashtag. Now, beauty innovations are stylish, and Instagram
is rampant with swatches and tutorials. In the last two
years, we’ve seen an increased interest in skincare, whereas
previously, only makeup was truly visually exciting enough
to be shared on social media. More and more customers are
looking for products that will improve their skin and look
fucking cool while doing it.
GlamGlow, the Los Angeles based skincare company, is
the leader of this cool skincare moment. They are known
for their signature clay masks, which deep clean the skin
and refine skin texture. Since their takeoff in Sephora a
few years ago, GlamGlow hasn’t been shy when it comes
to releasing new products, launching innovative, limited
edition formulas in skincare. Their masks range from
wash-off, peel-off, to sheet masks, and they even have one
that you remove with a magnet. GlamGlow is knowing
for creating iridescent, colorful masks. Their signature
GRAVITYMUD mask lifts and tightens the skin using
hyaluronic acid, glacial clay, and marine algae plasma. It
goes on iridescent silver and can be peeled off. GlamGlow
has a new version of their well-loved peel-off mask, filled
with glitter for an iridescent, holographic finish. On the
sheet mask side, GlamGlow has their Bubblesheet, a sheet
mask that foams up on the skin, creating a foamy layer that
you massage and rinse off. This foaming mask oxygenates
and deep cleans the skin. Another popular Sephora brand,
Dr. Brandt, created a mask that is removed entirely by using
an included magnet.

photography EMMA CRAFT

muah EMILY JIANG JESSICA RIVIERA STEPHY TIAN
writing AMIRA AL-HATLANI
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The product, MAGNETIGHT Age-Defier, is
infused with iron magnetic particles that draw out
impurities trapped on the skin, and the magnet
pulls the product off the skin.
In 2017, we saw the launch of Rihanna’s
Fenty Beauty line at Sephora, a stunning range
of foundations for all skintones, glittering
highlighters, and multi-use shimmer sticks.
The Kilawatt Freestyle Highlighters are a line
of weightless cream-to-powder highlighter
duos, loaded with super fine shimmer to give
the ultimate glow. Fenty also has Match Stix
Shimmer Skinsticks, creamy makeup sticks
that can be used to highlight, blush, or add a
touch of bronze. Both products can be used on
cheekbones, on the bridge of the nose, on your
collarbones, or even on legs for a bronze effect.
However you use them, Fenty’s products are
sure to deliver radiance to the skin for that extra
glowy look. Rihanna was also commended for
creating over 40 shades for her Fenty foundation.
She decided to make colors for those overlooked
skintones that are very pale or very dark. She
wanted to include the full spectrum, whereas
other makeup companies were only including the
middle of the spectrum.
Huda Beauty is another beauty brand that has thrived in the
age of the internet. The founder, Huda Kattan, founded her
cosmetics line in 2013, which started with a range of false
eyelashes at Sephora. The eyelashes were famously worn
by Kim Kardashian and were Sephora’s bestselling false
eyelashes. Now the brand offers gorgeous eyeshadows,
lipsticks, and highlighters. Huda herself has over 20 million
Instagram followers, and has been described as the Kim
Kardashian of the beauty influencer economy. She was
chosen as one of the 25 most influential people on the
internet by Time Magazine in 2017. The beauty company
is based out of Dubai. Huda Beauty recently launched
a highlighter palette for darker skintones, adding to her
collection of high-intensity highlighter palettes. She is also
known for her stunning eyeshadow palettes. The eyeshadows
are highly pigmented and apply smoothly with little fallout,
for easy application and seamless blending. The Desert Dusk
eyeshadow palette features 18 eyeshadows with a warm,
pink color palette. The shades range from smooth mattes to
duo-chrome shimmers. From subtle, natural looks to bold
statement looks, Huda Beauty’s eyeshadow palettes have
you covered. The brand is definitely at the forefront of the
makeup influencer scene, and her customers are constantly
waiting for new products, tutorials, and posts. She is a prime
example of cashing in on beauty in the social media age,
delivering the beauty trends customers want, marketing via
the social media platform they love. From magnetic masks
to glowing highlighters and eyeshadow palettes, the last
year has given way to countless beauty innovations that
have changed the beauty market. Good results aren’t enough
anymore- the product has to look beautiful while doing it,
peel-off foaming bubble sheet mask included.
photography LILY SHAPIRO
direction KEEFE TIU
writing AMIRA AL-HATLANI
ganja 411
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ganja
Ganja, the devil’s lettuce, broccoli, bud…. Whatever
411
weird name you have for it, cannabis is currently
a growing industry in the states, and the national
dialogue on it is more open and accepted than
ever. Support for the legalization of marijuana has
reached a new high in the United States. A recent
Gallup poll shows that a record 64 percent of
Americans now support decriminalizing the drug.
Whether for medical or recreational use, marijuana
has multiple uses and benefits. Medicinally, it can
help reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, nausea, and
pain. Recreationally, it can help the creative thinking
processes and increase creative thinking. Marijuana
has been shown to produce symptoms that can help
an individual connect seemingly unrelated concepts,
an aspect of divergent thinking considered primary
to creative thinking.
Additionally, the legalization of marijuana has
multiple benefits for the economy and society.
Currently, marijuana has been completely legalized
in nine states and Washington, D.C. It has been
medically legalized and decriminalized in 29 states.
In 2012, Colorado and Washington were the first
states to legalize the use and sale of marijuana. In
2016, legal marijuana created over 18,000 full-
time jobs and added about $2.4 billion to the local
economy of Colorado alone. Every dollar spent in
the industry, across the country, generates between
$2.13 and $2.40 in economic activity. Marijuana has
the potential to contribute billions of dollars to the
national economy, as every state that has legalized it
has seen increased economic stability.
Marijuana is even being used to help recovering
drug addicts, and could aid people who suffer from the country’s
current opioid epidemic. In 2016, the CDC announced that 64,000
people died in 2016 due to overdoses of heroin and other opiates.
Most recovery options available to addicts preach abstinence,
including marijuana. Unfortunately, these rehab centers have only
about a 30 percent success rate. Conversely, there is a growing
body of evidence showing that opioid use is down in states where
marijuana is legal. When people have legal access to a natural,
harmless drug, they are less likely to use hard drugs that are
highly addictive and even deadly. Rehab facilities in California are
promoting the use of marijuana for recovering addicts to ease pain,
stress, and addiction.
The potential end of the prohibition on marijuana in the United
States is better than ever before, with more and more states seeing
the benefit of fully legalizing the plant. Serious topics aside,
marijuana use can simply be a recreational way to increase creativity
and decrease stress. Our current generation is more open than any
prior on the use of recreational marijuana. We spoke to four students
to hear their opinion on the subject: two who use it to inspire their
creative work, and two who use it recreationally.
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direction STEPHY TIAN
interview ABIGAIL MORGAN

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Who am I and why

the hell am I making
dildos
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My name is Abigail (Abi) Morgan. I’m a 21 year
old industrial design (BFA) student at Savannah
College of Art and Design from Medway, MA.
My design language generally draws on organic
forms: both rhythm and asymmetry are major
players in anything I sit down and sketch.
I mostly design home goods: a shelf here, a
composter there, some door knobs, a dildo.
So why did I design a dildo?
Fall 2017 at SCAD, I was taking Commercial
Practices of Industrial Design with Professor
Hopson. This is the second major studio design
course ID majors take at SCAD, and it’s pretty
much the first time you sit down and make a
real product. Now the assignment was to design
a toy, but if I was the type of person to play
it safe, then I probably wouldn’t be wearing a
yellow butterfly blazer at the moment.
Early in the quarter during our ideation phase, I
was banging my head against the wall thinking
that I’d have to work for Hasbro making
dollhouses for the rest of my design career. Then
it came to me like a hell of a calling- sex toys are
very much so toys.
Many people already know this about me, but
I love talking to people about sexuality. I think
human sexuality is an important feature of
everyone’s life, whether you’re single, married,
asexual, religious, disabled, afraid, or anything
else. Whether you embrace sexuality or not, it’s
something that will affect you at SOME point
in your life, and for some- everyday. It’s about
making yourself and other people happy- and if
you can’t get behind that, have fun being sad!
The project started with talking. I spent
weeks sketching ideas, walking around
my building, Gulfstream, talking to fellow
students and peers about their sexuality:
their preferences, their opinions on my
designs, and their experiences with toys. I
also became aware of the stigma of it early
on: though my professor thought the topic
was unique and interesting, other’s referred
to work “of that kind” as the kind of thing to
keep out of your portfolio. Some wouldn’t
even touch my prototypes, which made me
want to keep creating them all the more.
Though I explored a myriad of sex toys
and spent hours sketching cock rings,
vibrators, whips, etc, the dildo seemed like
an appropriate choice for my first sex toy
design. The final developed forms allowed
for a poseable dildo that could more easily
reach a woman’s g-spot and therefore
stimulate an orgasm- or not, depending on
how you prefer to use it! I also liked the idea
of creating a sex toy that could be used by
anyone: everyone’s got somewhere to put it.
As a designer, I think my role is to help
people through my designs. I’m not saying
designing or making sex toys is a noble
act, and I don’t know if I’ll continue to
design sex toys after SCAD, but if I can
destigmatize human sexuality little by little,
I’m good with that.
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