Disruption can take a lot of shapes and forms. For Macleay College students, it recently involved #PozPots – a student-run event where participants were invited to decorate plant pots with positive imagery and messages. After the paint had dried, students planted a seed, then gifted their creations to a stranger – hoping to brighten their day!
The event was a huge success, with many students (and staff) dropping in throughout the day to join in on the fun. The creators of the project are now hoping to spread the word, and using the hashtag #PozPots help raise awareness around mental health worldwide.
It’s easy to do. Just get some friends together, buy some seeds, paint a pot along the theme of the positive word, then plant the seed and give the plant to someone who could benefit from a kind word (and a colourful pot).
#PozPots was created by the Relevant Disruption and Engagment class (pictured). Left to Right: Ian Thomson (lecturer), Brittany Hughes, Rebecca Wilson, Jahla Lawson-Bryant, Chelsea Stewart and Sam-Tsun Ma.
It was a pleasure to be talking all things Disruption with guest lecturer Award winning Strategy Director Rebecca Alexander from Bohemia Group.
The students toured the agency and then spent time with Rebecca talking about disruption in media with practical sessions throughout. Disruptive people, companies and media campaigns.
We have some brilliant ideas for pet food should any clients out there be looking for the next big thing!
Thanks to Bohemia for the kind hospitality and to Rebecca for the amazing and very real experience.
By Rebecca Hamilton Strategic Media Planning Lecturer, Advertising & Media
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