Diversity & Inclusion
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Decolonizing Design: A Cultural Justice Guidebook by Dori Tunstall
IN THIS PRESENTATION, DORI ADDRESSES TWO ASPECTS OF DECOLONIZING DESIGN: PUTTING INDIGENOUS FIRST AND DISMANTLING THE RACIST BIAS IN THE EUROPEAN MODERNIST PROJECT IN DESIGN.
She provides a framework to understand one’s positionality vis-a-vis Indigenous sovereignty and how that sets conditions f... -
Ukrainian Type Design: Roots, Identity, Modernity
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Type is an important part of culture and its identity. Kateryna will tell a brief history of the Ukrainian Cyrillic and its deep roots, show examples starting from the 10th century, typographic works of Ukrainian graphic artists of the 20th century and historical continuity, as modern type design...
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Accessible design is good for all
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Presented by Sabrina Hall, Interactive Art Director at Scholastic
This webinar will showcase how to make your designs and process more inclusive, how to advocate for this as an individual contributor or as a part of a large team. We will discuss the language and terms to understand when creating...
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Accessibility/Usability: 2 Sides of the Same Coin
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Presented by Samuel Proulx. Moderated by Magued Hanna RGD.
With both traditional and digital content, accessibility needs to be a major consideration in the design process. But a truly accessible product is a usable one as well. Through real-world examples and highlighting common missteps, this ...
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Indigenous Design: Beyond Medicine Wheels
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Indigenous Design: Beyond Medicine Wheels, Ox Carts and Inukshuks
Presented by Mark Rutledge RGDThink Twice.
Why you should think twice about using cultural and spiritual symbols in your visual design and communication projects. We must be careful when using cultural symbols. By using the feat...
