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Resources

On this page, you’ll find a collection of learning resources that focus on the principles of intersectional design. These links offer educational materials, articles, and tutorials aimed at helping designers and creators develop inclusive and equitable solutions. You’re invited to browse these resources for inspiration and insights into designing with a deeper understanding of diverse identities and experiences. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your knowledge, these resources are here to guide and inspire your journey in intersectional design.

  • Into Action Content Library – The Into Action Library is a comprehensive collection of free, high-quality artwork and resources designed to inspire and support movements for social justice, activism, and community engagement.
    https://library.into-action.us/

  • The Microsoft Accessibility Toolkit – Microsoft’s Inclusive Design 101 Guidebook is a comprehensive resource that introduces the fundamentals of inclusive design, offering practical tools, methods, and activities to help designers create solutions that embrace the diversity of human experiences and needs. https://inclusive.microsoft.design/tools-and-activities/Inclusive101Guidebook.pdf

  • The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are internationally recognized standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure web content is accessible to people with disabilities. These guidelines provide a robust framework for creating digital experiences that are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
    https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/
     
  • Queer Design Club – Queer Design Club is platform that celebrates and showcases the work of LGBTQ+ designers, offering a supportive community and a directory of queer creatives across various disciplines.
    https://www.queerdesign.club/

  • Where are the Black Designers? – We Are The Black Designers is a community-driven platform that highlights and supports Black designers, offering resources, events, and networking opportunities to foster greater visibility and connection within the design industry.
    https://www.watbd.org/

  • University of Cambridge Inclusive Design Toolkit – The Inclusive Design Toolkit, developed by the University of Cambridge, provides a comprehensive set of resources and tools to help designers create products and services that are accessible and usable by the widest range of people, including those with disabilities or age-related impairments. The toolkit offers practical guides, case studies, and tools to incorporate inclusive design principles into every stage of the design process.
    https://www.inclusivedesigntoolkit.com/

  • Futuress – Futuress is an intersectional platform that offers a space for design education, storytelling, and collaboration, focusing on amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering critical conversations around design and social justice.
    https://futuress.org/

  • AIGA Eyes on Design – AIGA’s Eye on Design is a platform that explores the intersection of design and culture, offering thought-provoking articles, interviews, and stories that highlight diverse perspectives and innovative design practices shaping the world today.
    https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/

  • BIPOC Design History – The BIPOC Design History project is dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the field of design, offering educational resources that highlight the often overlooked histories and achievements of BIPOC designers. https://bipocdesignhistory.com/

  • Waste Not – Waste Not is a platform focused on sustainable design, showcasing innovative projects and resources that aim to reduce waste and promote circular design practices, helping creatives contribute to a more sustainable future.
    https://wastenot.world/

  • Website Carbon Calculator – Website Carbon is a tool that helps measure the environmental impact of websites, providing insights into how sustainable a site is in terms of energy usage and offering tips to reduce its carbon footprint for a more eco-friendly digital presence.
    https://www.websitecarbon.com/

  • Master of Arts in Sustainable Design – The Master of Arts in Sustainable Design program at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) offers an innovative, fully online curriculum that equips students with the skills and knowledge to create sustainable solutions through design, with a focus on systems thinking, biomimicry, and environmental stewardship.
    https://www.mcad.edu/academics/graduate/master-arts/sustainable-design

  • Climate Designers – Climate Designers is a global community of designers and creatives committed to using their skills to address the climate crisis, offering resources, projects, and collaborative opportunities to help drive climate-positive change through design.
    https://www.climatedesigners.org/

  • Becoming a Climate Designer – Terra.do’s “Becoming a Climate Designer” course is an immersive program that equips designers with the knowledge and tools to integrate climate action into their work, empowering them to create sustainable solutions that address the climate crisis.
    https://www.terra.do/climate-change-courses/becoming-a-climate-designer/

  • Useful School Practical Classes for People of Color – Useful School is an online design school offering courses that center on the principles of equity-focused design, providing practical and accessible education for designers looking to create impactful, socially conscious work.
    https://www.usefulschool.com/

  • The decolonizing,  [or puncturing, or de–Westernizing, and SHIFTING], Design Reader, 2021–24 edition https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hbymt6a3zz044xF_LCqGfTmXJip3cetj5sHlxZEjtJ4/edit?usp=sharing

If you notice that any of the links on this page are broken or outdated, or if you believe we’re missing a valuable resource on intersectional design, we’d love to hear from you! Your input helps us keep this collection up-to-date and relevant for everyone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and share any suggestions or corrections—together, we can ensure this page remains a helpful and inclusive resource for the design community.

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