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"The Black Experience in Design" is a big anthology with a ton of variety. There are all kinds of texts from all kinds of people, including people who have achieved "conventional" success in design as well as people who are working to deconstruct what "conventional" design success means.
All of the texts are written in an accessible style. The best articles offer sharp critiques of the dominant theories and practices of design, thoughtful ideas for alternatives, and fascinating glimpses into people and groups who are making their own paths. The interviews are especially strong.
There were aspects of the anthology that were not so good, such as the poor image quality and some numbering issues with the endnotes. But I would put this up there with "Design Justice" and "Closing the Loop" as one of my favorite books about design.
All of the texts are written in an accessible style. The best articles offer sharp critiques of the dominant theories and practices of design, thoughtful ideas for alternatives, and fascinating glimpses into people and groups who are making their own paths. The interviews are especially strong.
There were aspects of the anthology that were not so good, such as the poor image quality and some numbering issues with the endnotes. But I would put this up there with "Design Justice" and "Closing the Loop" as one of my favorite books about design.
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