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  1. Jan 2025
    1. Given all of these skills, and the immense challenges of enacting them in ways that are just, inclusive, anti-sexist, anti-racist, and anti-ableist, how can one ever hope to learn to be a great designer?

      I agree with this question because many spaces used to be exclusive to marginalized communities. Marginalized communities have historically been silenced and when they speak up about their concerns, to this day, it gets swept underneath the rug. I believe the solution is to listen to those communities and actually address their concerns. Working alongside these communities and moving with the most marginalized would help designers understand different views and hopefully find solutions to the challenges they face.

    1. Design justice argues, then, that some designs, when they cannot be universal, should simply not be made. And if they can be universal, then they should be made in ways that 1) center power inequalities, 2) center the voices of all directly impacted by the design outcomes, 3) prioritize impact on communities over designers’ intents, 4) view designers as facilitators rather than designers, 5) ensure designs are sustainable and community led, and 6) build upon and amplify the solutions that communities have already found.

      I disagree with the idea that if a design is not universal it should not be made, improvising designs is something that should be worked towards. The problems should be emphasized and centered for adequate solutions. Communities affected should be able to comfortably voice their concerns and properly have them addressed. Making sure that designers are community led is something that would make sure the outcomes benefit everyone. I do agree with the rest of points addressed specifically the idea of viewing designers as facilitators and working with communities to ensure the designs don't perpetuate any more harm.