Dear Maria,
I was quite inspired by your email. Of course what you suggest is the
appropriate approach. Working with people means that the resultant design can
be reflective of those oh so subtle issues of culture and heritage which
Augusto Morello referred to a number of times as being seriously overrun and
possibly lost by the imprint of "universal" design. Not only is there a need to
work (as designers) with people who will reap the results of what you do but I
believe there is also a great need in the world for some of the perspectives
which may immerge from diverse collaboratives.
Jan
Jan Coker
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University of South Australia
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"There is no way to peace, peace is the way"
Gandhi
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