Sunday 6 December 2020

Schaufenster

Last week, the Austrian newspaper Die Presse invited me for an interview on diversity and design published in their weekly lifestyle and culture supplement Schaufenster. It is a fascinating field since design can do so many things ... reproduce stereotypes but also help challenge them by producing new images of the marginalised ... such as disabled or older people. Objects specifically designed for these target groups are often aesthetically stigmatising, at times literally shouting "I need help". I believe that the approach chosen is often rather caused by stereotypes than evil intention or design constraints. These stereotypes are difficult to get rid of since we live in a world that is highly segregated by age and ability, which, again, has an impact on designers ...

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  1. Most interesting!

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    1. Thanks! I hope there will be more awareness in future ... I'm optimistic :-)

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  2. My heart's racing! Just lovely!

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    1. I've just noticed that blogger really needs a heart emoji. Thanks, love!

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    1. Superthanks!! (followed by a heart emoji I would insert here)

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  4. Abbie Winterburn6 December 2020 at 21:08

    suuuuper

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