{"product_id":"design-against-racism-creating-work-that-transforms-communities","title":"Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eDesign Against Racism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e explores how designers of all disciplines can address, through their work, the legacies of racism and oppression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign profoundly influences culture. The heart of this book is its powerful blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eessays on design history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eillustrated case studies, and discussions of practical methods to approach design work, adapted from the restorative justice movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It explores how design as a professional practice and academic discipline directly affects historically excluded communities, offering frameworks and examples that foster collective improvement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics from author Omari Souza, founder of the annual State of Black Design conference, and contributing design professionals include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnveiling the White Gaze: The Narrative of Whiteness and Colonial Nostalgia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage as a Tool for Marginalization—and Resistance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHip-Hop Architecture: Transforming Spaces through Culture and Innovation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrofuturism as a Design Strategy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhose Knowledge Is It? Reclaiming Histories, Narratives, and the Plurality of Knowledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNonhierarchical Engagement with Communities—Anti-Racist Design Community Pop-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a critique of design and a practical handbook that will teach designers and educators how a restorative justice approach can transform their design practice to counteract and fight racism.\u003cbr\u003eThought-provoking essays from leaders in design diversity offer an anti-racist approach to design practice based in an understanding of history, a focus on community building, and a commitment to inclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Omari Souza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaperback, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinceton Architectural Press\u003c\/span\u003e, 2025\u003cbr\u003e256 p, 5.98 \u003cspan\u003e× 8.98 in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62876565930143,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1588\/3167\/files\/513-UFEMDuL._SY445_SX342_QL70_FMwebp.webp?v=1790720158","url":"https:\/\/store.studiomuseum.org\/products\/design-against-racism-creating-work-that-transforms-communities","provider":"STUDIO STORE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}