Authentic Design: Ethics and Morality in Communication Design

Author:   David Crow (University of the Arts, London, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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9781350247284


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   20 April 2023
Format:   Paperback
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This book is an exploration of communication design driven by a need for authenticity. It illustrates how communication design has dealt with social, ethical and political issues and looks at how it has adapted to changes in our social and political values – and continues to do so. Each chapter explores a distinct socio-political issue through established and new case studies and explains the context and the semiotics of these stories. Through these examples, readers will appreciate the effect that global interconnections, the threat of international terrorism, worldwide inequality and the growing concern about the climate has had on the discipline. - Ethical considerations, and why authenticity matters - How political and social issues influence direct action and commercial decisions - Dilemmas of balancing opposing views and social values - Celebrating true individual expression and encouraging dialogue rather than conflict Videos, exercises and discussion questions provide engaging ways for readers to explore the topic further, both within their own practice and in other designers' work.

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Author:   David Crow (University of the Arts, London, UK)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Visual Arts
ISBN:  

9781350247284


ISBN 10:   1350247286
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   20 April 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Introduction · Who this book is for · Why this book is needed today · Broad introduction to ethical considerations in cultural production · Radical moments from design history and their socio-political context Chapter 1 – Connected Visual Language across new Global, social and technological networks 1.1 The politics of language 1.2 Typography in a global economic market 1.3 The western centric pictogram 1.4 The subliminal politics of emoticons 1.5 Creating communities of like-minded people 1.6 Discussion questions 1.7 Exercises Chapter 2 – Express Yourself Challenging Social Norms through Personal Identity 2.1 Cultural stereotypes and media representation 2.2 Tribalism and youth movements 2.3 The packaging of lifestyle 2.4 Fashion as a political arena 2.5 Gender identity and inclusivity 2.6 Discussion questions 2.7 Exercises Chapter 3 – A cause worth fighting for The graphics of socio-political conflict 3.1 1960s counter culture 3.2 Anti-brand and anti-capitalism 3.3 Music and protest 3.4 International dissent 3.5 The future of the planet 3.6 Discussion questions 3.7 Exercises Chapter 4 – Consumption Re-signified A new ethical framework 4.1 Mass consumption and design 4.2 Ethics and sustainability 4.3 Social awareness as a brand equity 4.4 Access versus ownership 4.5 Niche products 4.6 Discussion questions 4.7 Exercises Chapter 5 – Looking Ahead Design education and the future 5.1 International design school models 5.2 An ethical curriculum 5.3 Decolonising the curriculum 5.4 New approaches to learning 5.5 New learning spaces 5.6 Sample project briefs

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David Crow is Pro-Vice Chancellor and Head of College at Wimbledon, Camberwell and Chelsea College of Arts at University of the Arts London. He has extensive teaching experience and has lectured in the USA, Asia and Mainland Europe. He was external examiner for Graphic Design in a number of institutions, most recently at the British School of Art & Design in Moscow. His first book Visible Signs is now a standard text in many Art & Design Schools and has been published in English, Korean, German and Japanese.

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