Discrimination by design

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The spatial design of buildings and entire communitiesindicate the influences of gender, race and class relations in a society. Hence, architectural design is a reflection of prevailing social, political andeconomic values and is often symbolic of the place that each individual holds in society. Furthermore, interior design has also been adopted to account for gender-based biological differences. The adaptability of design indicates a great potential for creating work environments that break the stereotypical roles of males and females.

author: Weisman, Leslie Kanes
Social aspects, Analysis, Interior design, Feminism and the arts, Space (Art), Space

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Worldesign Foundation: this international body will apply design-enriched learning to ensure the future

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Worldesign Foundation is an international organization that aims to prepare the children for the future by educating them through project-based and design-enriched learning. To achieve its goal, Worldesign will hold the First World Summit on Design-Enriched Learning in Apr. 1996 where designers will work alongside parents, children, businesspeople, educators and all members of the arts and design community in developing design processes that will aid children to think critically, make decisions and develop their creativity.

author: Rorke, Donald M.
Methods, Education, Associations, Experiential learning

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The International Furnishings and Design Association

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International Furnishings and Design Assn (IFDA) deceased member Tony Torrice has been honored with the establishment of a scholarship fund under his name. Torrice was a member of the Northern California Chapter of the IFDA.

Donations, Torrice, Tony

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