A historical and philosophical exploration of the impact of design on underserved communities, examining the field's shortcomings as well as its potential to create positive change. Through essays that delve into history and practice, and case studies that demonstrate practical strategies, Design Against Racism explores how designers of all disciplines can address, through their work, the legacies of racism and oppression.
Design profoundly influences culture. The heart of this book is its powerful blend of essays on design history, illustrated case studies, and discussions of practical methods to approach design work, adapted from the restorative justice movement. It explores how design as a professional practice and academic discipline directly affects historically excluded communities, offering frameworks and examples that foster collective improvement.
Topics from author Omari Souza, founder of the annual State of Black Design conference, and contributing design professionals include:
| ISBN: | 9781797223582 |
| Publication date: | 6th November 2025 |
| Author: | Omari Souza |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
History of design Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration |
A historical and philosophical exploration of the impact of design on underserved communities, examining the field's shortcomings as well as its potential to create positive change. Through essays that delve into history and practice, and case studies that demonstrate practical strategies, Design Against Racism explores how designers of all disciplines can address, through their work, the legacies of racism and oppression.
Design profoundly influences culture. The heart of this book is its powerful blend of essays on design history, illustrated case studies, and discussions of practical methods to approach design work, adapted from the restorative justice movement. It explores how design as a professional practice and academic discipline directly affects historically excluded communities, offering frameworks and examples that foster collective improvement.
Topics from author Omari Souza, founder of the annual State of Black Design conference, and contributing design professionals include:
Design Against Racism features in the following genres: History of design, Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration
Design Against Racism is available in Paperback
Design Against Racism was written by Omari Souza and published by Chronicle Books
Design Against Racism has 256 pages
£17.09