🏛️ Architecture & Design Feb 24, 2026 · Rachel Paese

Your Black History Month reading list

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In honor of Black History Month, here are some Black authors who are addressing the persistent issues of inclusion in the modern design era — many are cherished contributors to the Design Observer community. As always, proceeds from book sales support local booksellers and our editorial programs.



Kevin Bethune



Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation (MIT Press, 2022)



A first-person navigation of design, engineering, and corporate America — from Westinghouse to Nike to fo

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