William Drenttel (rightfully) criticizes a recent flag design competition hosted by Adbusters on the topic, ironically, of global citizenship.
The jury consists of 7 judges, 4 of whom are contributors to Design Observer, and all of whom are capable critics, respected in the field.
The seven person jury, however, consists entirely of white men.
Nearly a decade into a new century, I believe it is unacceptable for a design organization, foundation, board of directors, magazine or other enterprise, to mount an initiative with an all male panel of judges — or, put another way, "white, native English-speaking men from the U.S., British Isles or Australia." Such behavior is no longer acceptable and should not be tolerated by a community of designers (or any other community).
Designers around the world should just say no.
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