D.J. talks about his thesis proposal draft which was due on this day (2/22/21), how neoliberalism and design erode community (see Dean and Julier), why we feel we’re doing good (Affect theory), and steps D.J. will take to engage with his neighbors as a model for other design studios (using tools from Design After Capitalism, ethnographic methods, cooperative principles.

Episode 22: Extinction and Ecologies

D.J. talks about white habitus, brands as receptionist, decolonization, design-led activism in my neighborhood, cooperative culture, black ecology, extinction rebellion, and performing diversity.

Episode 21: Brands as Receptionists

D.J. talks about brands as the feminine face of mediocre white male-led companies, being neoliberal, Nomadland (hulu), Little Fires Everywhere (hulu), and Design After Capitalism.

Episode 20: Dismantling Design

D.J. talks about examining design theory and practice, socialization, working locally, and whether or not the standards of beauty in design culture are compatible with design activism.