In 2023, the impact of COVID-19, which disproportionately affected Black and Brown people from historically marginalized communities, and the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd, are only beginning to be fully addressed in tangible ways. That is because until now, with the publication of Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World by Jessica Bantom, no one had provided a blueprint for real cultural transformation. The author presents her ideas from the book, which have been called "visionary" and "full of hands-on ideas to help professionals implement culturally competent design elements and practices" by the BookLife Prize, and answers your questions.

Book signing will immediately follow presentation and discussion.