Progressive Ed in the Age of AI

Client: The Gryphon Magazine, Cambridge School of Weston

Art Director: Emma Fedor

The Cambridge School of Weston is a progressive high school outside Boston, Massachusetts. The Gryphon Magazine is their bi-annual alumni magazine. Following the release of ChatGPT in the spring of 2023, this article discusses how the school views artificial intelligence in the classroom and the role AI will play in students' education.

This series includes a cover illustration, a double page spread, and a spot illustration.

Left: Cover illustration depicting students and an AI character with human creativity morphing into a motherboard. Shows that technology and AI are a part of student life and education.

Below: Center spread playing off Michaelangelo’s Creation of Man in the Sistine Chapel, which depicts God about to give life to Man/Adam. For this illustration, it’s a student's hand bringing life, creativity, etc to AI.

Spot illustration featuring AI as an available tool for use. The pencil case pattern is a nod to the school's mascot.