Designed Conviction a Social Enterprise

Ricky Derderian

Ricky Derderian

Art is my life and life is Art to me. Being incarcerated has really changed my perspective on a lot of things. I have changed my whole life around, and I want to find new people and friends and support and be of service and be the solution. I realized that I didn’t...
Rodger Demetrius Conant

Rodger Demetrius Conant

Hello, My name is Rodger. I’m a sociable and outgoing but shy person. Most people say that I’m funny and have a kind heart. My friends tell me I’m a very selfless humble person who would help anyone. I like to learn new things, go on adventures, take risks, and do...
Jay Dossey

Jay Dossey

Hello everyone, who is reading this. Our prisons need more avenues like Designed Conviction in order to let us thrive even while behind bars. I actually feel like I am part of something good when writing this down. Myself, like many, try to find ways to stay connected...
Jessie Milo

Jessie Milo

I first met art when in early mornings, I would go with my Mom to the methadone clinic and she would buy Low Rider Art and Teen Angel Magazines and doodle flowers on a heroin pill. At age 10 or so my father had just come home from prison, my cousin Anthony had got me...