My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, Health Design Thinking by Bon Ku and Ellen Lupton Design in 2021 will face two important challenges: tackling issues of equity and sending a clear message through a lot of noise. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s own words tackle both through a chronological evolution of her work. In a year when many feel discouraged, RBG’s My Own Words is not just inspiring evidence of a pioneer who used the law to level the playing field for so many, but also full of practical design lessons on clarity. One poignant line: “I prefer and continue to aim for opinions that both get it right and keep it tight, without undue digressions or decorations.” … [Read more...] about The 14 most important books for designers to read right now
