May 12, 2016
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Why does this matter? Interconnectedness in all its forms, including technology, multiculturalism and globalism, make diversity and inclusion more relevant than ever in design as well as all areas of business and culture. The shifting status of “minorities” in the U.S.* affects not only the pool of possible future designers at the K-12 level, but also the makeup of our clients, colleagues and collaborators. From a practical (not to mention moral) standpoint, diversity and inclusion within the field of design lead to more innovation through problem-solving, whether in service to business or society. And that’s what design is all about. In order to continue successfully and authentically leading improvement and change, design must openly embrace more diverse practitioners and retain them through inclusion.
http://www.aiga.org/diversity-and-inclusion-in-design-why-do-they-matter/
Hidden Women of Design
A project by current London College of Communications MA student Lorna Allan
“The Room of Silence,” is a short documentary about race, identity and marginalization at the Rhode Island School of Design.
This video is meant to serve as a discussion tool and testimony on behalf of the growing student activist movement on our campus, and around the country. The video has already been shown at faculty and departmental meetings, and its release online marks the next step in exposing these issues and fostering dialogue between students and school.
Racial Diversity in Graphic Design: a Panel Discussion http://gomedia.com/zine/video-and-podcasts/racial-diversity-graphic-design-panel-discussion/
A project focused on exhibiting the contributions of women in graphic design and exploring issues of gender-equality in education provided by design institutions.
RISD precedent thesis work, might be useful for setting up the networking site as well as finding women to interview!