{"product_id":"the-politics-of-design-a-not-so-global-design-manual-for-visual-communication-paperback","title":"The Politics of Design: A (Not So) Global Design Manual for Visual Communication - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuben Pater\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePolitics of Design is a collection of visual examples from around the world. Using ideas from anthropology and sociology, it creates surprising and educational insight in contemporary visual communication. The examples relate to the daily practice of both online and offline visual communication: typography, images, colour, symbols, and information. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePolitics of Design shows the importance of visual literacy when communicating beyond borders and cultures. It explores the cultural meaning behind the symbols, maps, photography, typography, and colours that are used every day. It is a practical guide for design and communication professionals and students to create more effective and responsible visual communication.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Politics of Design explores the cultural and political context of the typography, colours, photography, symbols, and information graphics that we use every day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesigners, communication specialists, and image-makers possess the power to shape visual communication, and with that power comes great responsibility. Are we as creative professionals really aware of the political meaning and impact of our work in today's network society? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book examines cultural contexts and stereotypes with visual examples from around the world. lt 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 not limit creativity, but opens up new explorations for a critical visual culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuben Pater is a designer and researcher from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He finished the master programme of the Sandberg institute in 2012, and as 'Untold Stories' he works on self-initiated and collaborative projects between journalism and graphic design. Past projects are Double Standards (2012), the Drone Survival Guide (2013), and Behind the Blue Screen (2014). His work has received several international awards and is featured in exhibitions around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 4.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 07, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769693667616,"sku":"9789063694227","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a15408f86baf84b20ff6e6a5cf28756c.webp?v=1780353748","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-politics-of-design-a-not-so-global-design-manual-for-visual-communication-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}