Democracy takes shape through a range of everyday objects, spaces and actions. Which things support the contexts in which we carry out our democratic practices? Why is the textile we step behind to vote green, and does any other country use a pastel colour scale for its ballot papers? How are Swedish patterned textiles used in representation on the international stage, and what everyday routines are required to sustain the work of the Swedish Parliament?
The exhibition explores how design shapes the practices of democracy—from voting booths and ballot papers to ceremonies and working processes.