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Challenging norms of
Design.

Design is never neutral—it carries the weight of history, power, and perspective. But who decides the rules, and who gets left out in the process?

As a woman of colour in design, I often struggle with this question, but also about my own responsibility and place in design.

These readings delve into the often unseen forces shaping the design world. From the lack of diversity within the industry to the myth of neutrality in visual language, and the factory-like systems that mold designers for profit over progress, these articles challenge us to confront the norms we take for granted.

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    TOO WHITE? Is Graphic Design too White? An exploration of diversity in design.
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    TOO NEUTRAL? There is no such thing as neutral graphic design How neutrality shapes our perception.
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    TOO RIGID? Graphic design’s factory settings Challenging the default systems of design.