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Title Statement The politics of design : a (not so) global manual for visual communication
Publication, Distribution, etc. (Imprint) BIS Publishers, Amsterdam : 2016
Physical Description 192 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 17 cm
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Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note Typography and language -- Colour and contrast -- Image and photography -- Symbols and icons -- Information graphics.
Summary, etc "The Politics of Design explores the cultural and political context of the typography, colours, photography, symbols, and information graphics that we use every day...This book examines cultural contexts and stereotypes with visual examples from around the world. It demonstrates that communication tools are never neutral, and encourages its users to rethink global cultural understanding. Additional works by contemporary artists and designers show that political awareness does no limit creativity, but opens up new explorations for a critical visual culture"--Back cover.
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ISBN 978-90-6369-422-7 90-6369-422-9
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Many designs that appear in today's society will circulate and encounter audiences of many different cultures and languages. With communication comes responsibility; are designers aware of the meaning and impact of their work? An image or symbol that is acceptable in one culture can be offensive or even harmful in the next. A typeface or colour in a design might appear to be neutral, but its meaning is always culturally dependent. If designers learn to be aware of global cultural contexts, we can avoid stereotyping and help improve mutual understanding between people.