Definitions

Intersectionality

"A way of understanding and analyzing the complexity in the world, in people, and in human experiences"

– Patricia Hill Collins and Sirma Bilge from Intersectionality

Interaction Design (IxD)

"The structure and behavior of interactive systems"

– The Interaction Design Association

Design Justice

"Rethinks design processes, centers people who are normally marginalized by design, and uses collaborative, creative practices to address the deepest challenges our communities face"

– The Design Justice Network

Organizations

Design Justice Network, established in 2016

The Design Justice Network

The Design Justice Network is a home for people who are committed to embodying and practicing the Design Justice Network Principles.

IXDA

The Interaction Design Association

The Interaction Design Association (IxDA) is a member-supported organization dedicated to the discipline of interaction design.

Data + Feminism Lab

The Data + Feminism Lab at MIT uses data and computational methods to work towards gender and racial justice, particularly as they relate to space and place.

Data Justice Lab

Data Justice Lab

The Data Justice Lab at Cardiff University examines the intricate relationship between datafication and social justice, highlighting the politics and impacts of data-driven processes and big data.

Inclusive Design Research Centre

The Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University is an international community of open source developers, designers, researchers, educators and co-designers who work together to proactively ensure that emerging technology and practices are designed inclusively.

Engagement Lab

The Engagement Lab at Emerson College is an applied research and design lab that investigates and creates media and technology to reduce disparities in civic participation.