A History of Mistrust

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A History of Mistrust

Description

A 30-slide Instagram carousel series, in three sets of 10, on the roots and ripple effects of medical mistrust: the Tuskegee syphilis study, the stigma of the HIV/AIDS era, LGBTQ+ health disparities today, and the community-led care offering a way forward. I made it at every stage, from the research and sources to the writing, the moodboard and storyboards, and the final slide design in Figma.

Tools

  • Figma

Slideshow

A History of Mistrust: Why Some Communities Struggle to Trust Doctors

Slide 1 of 10

Slide 1 of 10, Set 1

All Slides

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

Moodboard & Storyboard

A History of Mistrust moodboard
MoodboardVisual research and reference
A History of Mistrust storyboard
StoryboardLayout and flow planning

Sources & Bibliography

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