Shape of an Absence
Racism is a system that is imagined, designed, and executed. Graphics, designed objects, and illustrations can function as indexes for these underlying structures and can possibly be re-designed. This is one of the main theories around a new area of study called critical race design studies. The purpose of this panel will be to examine race as a designed object and explore case studies of how some design educators are leading the charge in reconsidering race, design, and the black subject.
[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

John Jennings
UC Riverside

Terry Marshall
Intelligent Mischief

Stacey Robinson
Black Kirby

Aisha Shillingford
Intelligent Mischief