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BOOM! A Collective Memoir documents and celebrates the life experiences of baby boomers. It is a curated collection of stories that aims to inspire peers as well as future generations.

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A white book with a yellow square in the center displays the word "BOOM!" in black letters at the top. Below the square, two black circles are positioned, one slightly above the other. Along the left side of the book, yellow letters spell out “BOOM!” vertically. The book is open, revealing its pages and folded pages against a light gray background.

The image shows a white book resting on a light brown wooden surface. The book's cover features a bright yellow square with two black, teardrop-shaped designs. The word "BOOM!" is printed in black text on the cover. The spine of the book also bears the word "BOOM!". In the background, a light-colored wall is visible.

The image displays the text "Where the Spectators Become the Protagonists" in white letters against a black background. Six smaller images are arranged around the text, each showing different people in various settings.

The image displays a grid of book pages with text and design elements. The top row features books with bold typography, including “M” with a yellow circle, “C” with a yellow triangle, and “Matters of the Self” with a light blue cover. The middle row contains books with “ROUTINE” titles, “Finding the Self in Routine,” and “Echoes of Links.” The bottom row includes “An Inanimate Circle,” “An Open Hand,” and “GROUP.” Each page contains text, images, and design elements such as text boxes, lines, and color blocks.

The image displays eight open books arranged in a 2x4 grid on a dark gray background. Each book showcases distinct typography and design elements. The top row includes “Echoes of Links” in black text on a light brown cover, “Matters of the Self” in teal, “An Open Hand” in lavender, and “Things are not” with a black and white tree illustration. The bottom row features “An Immediate Circle” in white text on a light brown cover, “An Open Hand” with black text on a lavender cover, and “Echoes of Links” in black text on a beige cover. Each book’s spine displays the title and page number.

A laptop and a smartphone display the Read Stories app interface. The laptop screen shows a yellow background with text and images, including “If I were to describe myself in one word, I would roll my eyes.” The smartphone screen displays “When I hear the ‘boomer’ ‘boomer is’,” along with a prompt to read “Read Stories.” The app interface includes navigation elements like “Read Stories,” “Share A Story,” and “Personal Stories.”

The image shows a collection of yellow and white digital screens displaying text and images. The word "BOOM!" is prominently displayed in large, bold black letters on several screens. The screens showcase various text snippets, including phrases like "I wish I knew this before retiring," "If I were to sacrifice my entire life, I would," and "When I retire, I should consider." Some screens include images, such as a photo of a house and a landscape photo. The screens are arranged diagonally on a dark gray background, with some overlapping each other. The design is consistent across all screens, with black text on a white background and the yellow and white color scheme.

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New York, NY 10010

310 East 22nd St - 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

(212) 592-2600

mfadesign@sva.edu

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