Design and visual communication have a direct impact in the creation and development of cultures. Why is it that design has not formally worked towards practices of decolonization? How can design and visual communication formally engage with decolonial methodologies and practices? How do we critically approach Eurocentric imperatives in knowledge production such as graphic design, urban design, etc? This course will study decolonization in design and visual communication, particularly design practices and methodologies. As a leading case study, this course will analyze Puerto Rico's design and visual communication from the pre-colonization era to contemporary design. We will draw on Puerto Rico's colonial context while drawing comparisons to other creative disciplines and social groups.

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