Design Observer Newsletter Highlights Black Designers and Racial Inclusion in Design

The Design Observer newsletter features a focus on racial inclusion in design, highlighting architect Paul R. Williams and contemporary Black designers. Williams, a pioneering African American architect in mid-20th century Los Angeles, designed thousands of buildings for prominent clients while facing racial barriers. The publication marks Black History Month by recommending recent books by designers including Kevin Bethune, Charlene Prempeh, Kaleena Sales, Omari Souza, and Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, which address diversity, decolonization, and systemic exclusion in design fields. The newsletter also includes design industry updates, podcasts, job listings, and other editorial content.