Countering Bias in Design: A Workshop
How can designers use their work to combat bias and disrupt the perpetuation of stereotypes that harm marginalized communities?
Please note: Due to demand, this workshop is sold out. Please email rsvp@welcometocup.org to be added to the waiting list. We do plan to offer this program again in the coming weeks.
How can designers use their work to combat bias and disrupt the perpetuation of stereotypes that harm marginalized communities?
As in many other media, illustration and design often reflect unexamined norms and assumptions as well as the implicit biases we all carry into our work in ways that can reinforce common narratives about marginalized communities, including people of color, immigrants, people who are or have been incarcerated, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, among others.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to disrupt that pattern and develop tools for bringing greater intention into their own design and illustration practices. This workshop draws on CUP’s almost 20 years of deep collaboration with designers and POC-led and grassroots organizations working to build the power of marginalized communities.
This workshop, led by CUP’s Executive Director, Christine Gaspar, has been created specifically for designers, illustrators, artists, and other creative professionals. Participants will leave with tools for creating more anti-racist, asset-based work, and with greater confidence in their ability to challenge bias in design work and to collaborate with communities for social change.
How can designers use their work to combat bias and disrupt the perpetuation of stereotypes that harm marginalized communities?
Please note: Due to demand, this workshop is sold out. Please email rsvp@welcometocup.org to be added to the waiting list. We do plan to offer this program again in the coming weeks.
How can designers use their work to combat bias and disrupt the perpetuation of stereotypes that harm marginalized communities?
As in many other media, illustration and design often reflect unexamined norms and assumptions as well as the implicit biases we all carry into our work in ways that can reinforce common narratives about marginalized communities, including people of color, immigrants, people who are or have been incarcerated, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, among others.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to disrupt that pattern and develop tools for bringing greater intention into their own design and illustration practices. This workshop draws on CUP’s almost 20 years of deep collaboration with designers and POC-led and grassroots organizations working to build the power of marginalized communities.
This workshop, led by CUP’s Executive Director, Christine Gaspar, has been created specifically for designers, illustrators, artists, and other creative professionals. Participants will leave with tools for creating more anti-racist, asset-based work, and with greater confidence in their ability to challenge bias in design work and to collaborate with communities for social change.