Designers: Let's Create Abolitionist and Black Liberatory Futures! with Terresa Hardaway

Why do we often miss the profound impact of design in social justice? Terresa Hardaway, a graphic design professor and social justice advocate, uncovers how racialized and abolitionist design principles are not just concepts but powerful tools for societal change.

In this episode, we explore Terresa's journey into the world of design that challenges systemic racism and promotes equity. Learn how these principles are reshaping community activism and inspiring new ways to think about design's role in society. Terresa dismantles the myth that design is neutral, illustrating how it can be a force for liberation and empowerment. From the creation of protest fonts to the development of community-centered spaces, this conversation reveals the transformative potential of design in crafting a more just and inclusive world.

Reading List:

• https://terresahardaway.com/
• https://design.umn.edu/directory/terresa-hardaway 
• ‘Stop Killing Black People’: How a Minneapolis designer branded a movement
• Blackbird Revolt
• Black Garnet Books
• Racism Untaught: Revealing and Unlearning Racialized Design by Lisa E. Mercer and Terresa Hardaway
• Stop Killing Black People Font

Edited by: Meibel Dabodabo