Show Notes

In this episode, I speak with Ida Persson, a Communications Design Lead at IDEO, on the topic of the biases in design education and what we as designers can do about it.

A few highlights from our conversation

• Learn about Ida's journey of becoming aware of the biases she learned in her design education.
• Learn about the challenges unlearning our biases brings and how to take small steps forward
• Learn how to expand your sources of design knowledge and information to include voices from around the world and break out of the biased design bubble
• Learn why it's important for designers to question everything, especially the beliefs we carry, to help us break free from the biases that can harm us.

Quotes from the episode

“The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house.” - Audre Lorde.

“Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one an identity, the end of safety. And at such a moment, unable to see and not daring to imagine what the future will now bring forth, one clings to what one knew or dreamed that one possessed. Yet, it is only when a man is able, without bitterness or self-pity, to surrender a dream he has long possessed that he is set free — he has set himself free — for higher dreams, for greater privileges.” - James Baldwin.

Mentioned in this episode

Rest is Resistance - by Tricia Hersey

Airbnb Design - Another Lens - A research tool for conscientious creatives

The Dance Floor and the Balcony

Futuress.org - Where feminism, design, and politics meet

About Ida Persson

Ida is a designer, storyteller and creative professional passionate about designing solutions and environments that center on inclusion, equity, and human-centered design principles.

Born in Sweden, based in Munich, and with a decade of experience designing in the U.S., she finds inspiration in exploring different cultures and perspectives. She believes that it is our differences that make us stronger as a collective.

In her current role as a Communication Design Lead at IDEO — a global design company — her work focuses on crafting compelling stories and designing innovative solutions.

Connect with Ida Persson

Medium

Website

About Low Fidelity

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