TY - BOOK AU - Pater, Ruben TI - The Politics of Design SN - 9789063694227 U1 - DSGN PY - 2016/// CY - . PB - BISPublishers KW - Design Thinking KW - Images KW - Symbols KW - Typography KW - Visual communication N1 - Politics of Design is a collection of visual examples from around the world. Using ideas from anthropology and sociology, it creates surprising and educational insight in contemporary visual communication. The examples relate to the daily practice of both online and offline visual communication: typography, images, colour, symbols, and information. Politics of Design shows the importance of visual literacy when communicating beyond borders and cultures. It explores the cultural meaning behind the symbols, maps, photography, typography, and colours that are used every day. It is a practical guide for design and communication professionals and students to create more effective and responsible visual communication ER -