Summary
What does it mean to be a member of a community? And how do we ensure that our communities-from classrooms to workplaces to meetups-are welcoming to all who want to be a part of them?
Sameera Kapila answers those questions and more by examining how our identities intersect with our design practices. Whether you’re a student, educator, practicing designer, manager, recruiter, mentor, or organizer, you’ll learn to notice subconscious bias, interrogate your values, and actively create we…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798991325509 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Sameera Kapila |
| Publisher: | Sameera Kapila |
| Imprint: | Sameera Kapila |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 1 January 1970 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 11mm |
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Critics Review
“I have a deep and genuine love for those who can take a complex topic and make it actionable. As the need for more inclusive design communities grows daily, Sameera’s straightforward, intentional approach meets the call. I love this book and I’m a better person for reading it.”
– RYAN RUMSEY
Author of Business Thinking for Designers and founder of Second Wave Dive
“Whether you’re experienced with or new to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, Inclusive Design Communities is an essential resource. Sameera’s caring yet direct approach offers clear steps to evolve our design communities, proposing that we start the work within ourselves. Designers, technologists, human beings: Keep this on your bookshelf for clear-eyed reference and a welcome shift in perspective.”
– RAQUEL BRETERNITZ
Design leader and strategist
“This book is a gift. In these pages, Sameera has sketched out a compelling vision for the design industry’s future. What’s more, she’s given us a map that-if we put in the effort to use it-leads toward a better, more inclusive version of that future.”
– ETHAN MARCOTTE
Author of Responsive Web Design
About The Author
Sameera Kapila
Sameera Kapila is a designer, educator, leader, and Third Culture Kid. Born in India and raised on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, Sameera’s experience—having held roles in agencies, educational institutions, and consultancies ranging from individual contributor to executive leadership, student to educator, and everything in between—influences and powers her to analyze design holistically, identifying gaps and advocating for solutions. She writes and speaks about web and product design, inclusion and equity, tech education, and design research and process. She has spoken at Creative Mornings, SXSW’s HBCU track, Design/Content, and Clarity. She also serves on multiple advisory boards in design organizations and educational institutions. She works as the Senior Manager of Design and Research at Netlify.
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