Black, Brown + Latinx Design Educators
Conversations on Design and Race by Kelly Walters
Kelly Walters' "Black, Brown + Latinx Design Educators" is a profound exploration of diverse voices within the design education sphere. This book is not just a vital resource for educators but a significant read for all design and creative professionals.
This book is not just a vital resource for educators but a significant read for all design and creative professionals.
The book centers the unique narratives of Black, Brown, and Latinx design educators, from their childhood experiences to their navigation of undergraduate and graduate studies and their career paths in academia and practice. The interviewees represent a cross-section of ethnic and multiracial backgrounds—African American, Jamaican, Indian, Pakistani, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and Brazilian. Their impactful stories offer invaluable perspectives for students and emerging designers of color, creating an entry point to address the complexities of race in design and bring to light the challenges of teaching graphic design at different types of public and private institutions. Interwoven throughout the book are images that maintain cultural significance, from family heirlooms to design works that highlight aspects of their cultural identities. Readers will gain insight into the multitude of experiences of Black, Brown, and Latinx design educators who teach and work in the field today.
Their impactful stories offer invaluable perspectives for students and emerging designers of color
Why We Love This Book:
"Black, Brown + Latinx Design Educators" by Kelly Walters offers invaluable insights into diverse experiences in design. Its powerful narratives from underrepresented educators enrich any creative professional's perspective. Walters' dual role as author and designer adds a unique depth, making this book a crucial read for understanding diversity in design.
