Educating otherwise: THE STANDARDS WE HAVE BEEN TAUGHT ARE NOT UNIVERSAL

We will take a closer look at the hidden characters within graphic design and typography – and highlight what is considered to be standard, neutral and universal. As well as what falls outside of these frames.

Parasto Backman is the founder of Studio Parasto Backman, a Stockholm based graphic design studio that primarily works within the cultural sector. She mixes commissions with self-initiated projects. A central part of Parasto’s work is about broaden the palette of graphic design and create space for other forms of expression, logics and references within the field. Parasto is also a Senior Lecturer of Visual Communication towards Graphic Design at Konstfack University of Arts, Craft & Design in Stockholm. She is a member of the board at Konstnärsnämnden (The Swedish Art Grants Committee) and Stockholms Kvinnohistoriska Museum (Womens History Museum), and she is a renowned voice in public talks on visual communication.

#Standard
#Universal
#Neutral
#Eurocentrism
#Canon
#Ornaments