The Black Experience in Design
Anne H. Berry and others edited this.
The Black Experience in Design is a revolutionary and well-curated collection of essays by more than 70 Black designers, artists, teachers, and scholars who look at identity, culture, and power through the perspective of design. It goes against the grain of popular stories and shines a light on the important work that Black artists make in fields including graphic design, architecture, digital products, and education.
This important book combines essays, interviews, visual works, and case studies to get people talking about who makes the world and how.
Bundle of Books
Perfect for readers of Design Justice, Extra Bold, and A People's History of Computing, this is a must-read for creatives, educators, and changemakers.
Why You Should Read The Black Experience in Design
Voices from several fields: Graphic, industrial, digital, and social design are all represented.
Culturally Rich & Thoughtful: Explains how race, history, and identity affect how designers work.
Important for Teachers: Perfect for schools, studios, and classrooms that support DEI.
Visually and intellectually interesting: mixes profound research with daring creative work.
A quote from the book that sticks with you: "Design is not neutral; it carries the weight of those who shape it."
"අලංකරණය නිෂ්පාදනය තරයේම නොවෙයි එය එය හැඩ ගැන්වූ අයගේ බර රඳවාගෙන ඇත."
Translation (Tamil): "வடிவமைப்பு ஒரு நடுநிலைச் செயல் அல்ல அது உருவாக்குபவர்களின் பாரத்தை சுமக்கிறது."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
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About the Book
Title: The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression, and Reflection
Anne H. Berry, Kareem Collie, Penina Acayo Laker, Lesley-Ann Noel, Jennifer Rittner, and Kelly Walters are the editors.
ISBN: 9781621537852
Allworth Press is the publisher.
Year of Publication: 2022
Pages: About 544 (in paperback)
