Modes of Criticism 3: Design and Democracy

by Francisco Laranjo (Editor)

The drive to gleefully whitewash complex issues with absurdly simple (but graphically stunning!) ‘solutions’ is permanently received by design with open arms. It focuses on the individual, in a carefully packaged universal formula that can be marketed and thrive on a superficial layer of promise and deception.

Genres: Design

92 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Tim Belonax · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid addition to the Modes of Criticism canon that could have been much more expansive in its content. The introduction to the book was a firestorm of issues that could have served for a much more informative and accessible read than what was presented. Perhaps the subject of Design and Democracy was too large to address.

[Nedislav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great analysis on contemporary design! Laranjo picked great writers and the book made me think about a lot of things. Also, it gave me a lot of answers.

Personally, I found the language a bit difficult especially when Foucault and Gramsci are mentioned, but nevertheless, it was a joy to go through the pages.