Call for Papers: Cubic Issue #9 – Decolonizing design
Decolonial. Pluriversal. Relational.
Issue Editors: Andrea Navarrete Rigo and Alfredo Gutiérrez Borrero (UTADEO).
The Decolonizing Design call for papers encourages contributions that reposition design practice and research through decolonizing and decolonial lenses. We invite design researchers and practitioners to critically explore and examine ways in whichdesign could be reframed under a whole set of values that support pluriversal, relational and radical thinking, and align with decolonial thinking, challenge dominant narratives and showcase the effort put towards the inclusion of and reconciliation with Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) communities as a critical part of theirmethodological stance (Tunstall and Agi 2023).
This call seeks to address historical biases and exclusions within design research, emphasizing the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives and challenging dominant narratives. We welcome submissions that delve into the ongoing impacts of modernist and colonial projects within design practices and propose radical design approaches to counteract them.
Important dates:
- Call for contributions: 1 November 2024
- Submission deadline: 1 February 2025
- Peer review notification: 1 May 2025
- Final publication: 1 August 2025