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Design

Posted by Taylor Facen
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Taylor Facen
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 15,441 Points

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I find it hard to believe that in a search for 10 great designers, the instructor (someone who is tasked with teaching and inspiring others) couldn’t find any designers of color or women designers. If a woman has to marry a male designer to get on a top designers list, then we should probably reevaluate the list.

Edit: My post is in reference to Great Designers Pt 1 and Great Designers Pt 2

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

You didn't post a link to a course page, so I'm not sure what's on the list you are referring to. But a quick web search for the most celebrated designers did return nearly 50% women.

I don't think it matters to their standing to whom (or if) they were married. :see_no_evil:

Also, you can make suggestions directly to the staff as described on the Support page.

Jan Oberreiter
Jan Oberreiter
78,020 Points
Jan Oberreiter
Jan Oberreiter
78,020 Points

I think I recall the course you are referring to ... didn't they mention "Eames" ... Ray and Charles ??? But yes, there are more great female designers like Zaha Hadid and others ...