Yaw Ofosu-Asare

Decolonising Design in Africa (eBook, PDF)

Towards New Theories, Methods, and Practices

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Decolonising Design in Africa offers a groundbreaking exploration of design education in Africa through a decolonial lens. By examining the colonial legacies that have shaped design education in Africa, it foregrounds the problematic ways that current pedagogical approaches primarily reflect western values and priorities. This book advocates for integrating Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and philosophies into contemporary African design education. It spans a wide geographical and temporal range, from historical analyses of colonial influences to envisioning decolonised African design futures. It delves into diverse aspects including spirituality in design, cultural symbolism, sustainable practices, and the ethical dimensions of decolonising design.

Pioneering in its interdisciplinary approach, the book weaves together theoretical discussions, methodological innovations like storytelling, and practical strategies for curriculum reform. It presents inspiring case studies of designers and educators who are actively decolonising their practices. Decolonising Design in Africa is a vital resource for design educators, students, practitioners, and policymakers, not just in Africa but worldwide. It makes a compelling case for reimagining design education in a more inclusive, contextually relevant and socially conscious way. The book's ultimate aim is to cultivate a new generation of designers equipped to address the complex challenges of a decolonising world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040114865
• Artikelnr.: 72269913

Autorenporträt

Yaw Ofosu-Asare is a Teaching Associate at the University of Melbourne and Associate Research Fellow at Southern Cross University. With extensive experience in Ghana, Africa, and Australia in visual design and marketing, his research focuses on African philosophy, decolonisation, and design education.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Cultivating the Foundations: The Role of Design Education in
Transforming the Legacy of African Education; 2. Bridging the Divide:
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Curriculum Development;3. Spirituality,
Religion, and Artistic Practices in African Design Education; 4. Politics
and the Post-Colonial Ideals: Use of Design to Fight Injustice, Racism, and
Apartheid

Rezensionen

"Decolonizing African Design is a powerful work that contributes significantly to the global discourse on design and education. It is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and innovation of African design and a call to action for more inclusive and respectful design practices. This book is not just about decolonizing African design; it is about reimagining and reshaping the future of design. It is a journey of discovery, reflection, and transformation that invites us to see design differently. It celebrates African design in all its splendour and diversity as an emancipatory process. It is a call to action for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable design practice. It is a testament to the power of design as a tool for social change and cultural preservation. It is, in essence, a love letter to African design." - Nick Stranger, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University