{"product_id":"design-against-racism-creating-work-that-transforms-communities-paperback","title":"Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOmari Souza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\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, \u003ci\u003eDesign Against Racism\u003c\/i\u003e explores how designers of all disciplines can address, through their work, the legacies of racism and oppression.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesign profoundly influences culture. The heart of this book is its powerful blend of \u003cb\u003eessays on design history\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eillustrated case studies, and discussions of practical methods to approach design work, adapted from the restorative justice movement\u003c\/b\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Topics from author Omari Souza, founder of the annual State of Black Design conference, and contributing design professionals include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Unveiling the White Gaze: The Narrative of Whiteness and Colonial Nostalgia \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Language as a Tool for Marginalization--and Resistance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hip-Hop Architecture: Transforming Spaces through Culture and Innovation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Afrofuturism as a Design Strategy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Whose Knowledge Is It? Reclaiming Histories, Narratives, and the Plurality of Knowledge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nonhierarchical Engagement with Communities--Anti-Racist Design Community Pop-Up \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTIMELY AND ESSENTIAL TOPICS: Thought-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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e AUTHOR \u0026amp; CONTRIBUTORS: Omari Souza is an Assistant Professor of Communication Design at the University of North Texas and co-host of the highly acclaimed minisode podcast \u003ci\u003eThe Design of Business The Business of Design\u003c\/i\u003e. Contributors include preeminent design professionals George Fourlas, Shamika Klassen, Kaleena Sales, Zariah Cameron, Lesley-Ann Noel, Cassini Nazir, Yolanda A. Rankin, Soniyah Robinson, and Danielle Lake. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Student and professional design practitioners of all disciplines, including graphic designers, product designers, architects, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Course adoption for design programs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone eager to explore the themes of anti-racism and decolonizing design \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmari Souza is a first-generation American of Jamaican descent who was raised in the Bronx, NY. He is an Assistant Professor of Communication Design at the University of North Texas and organizer of the State of Black Design conference. He received his BFA in Digital Media from the Cleveland Institute of Art and his MFA in Design from Kent State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45138066866220,"sku":"9781797223582","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/UgrBsHI6lO9781797223582.webp?v=1766242520","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/design-against-racism-creating-work-that-transforms-communities-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}