Inclusive Design Communities

I wrote a book about environments within the design and tech community that we can make more inclusive to all.

About the book

What does it mean to be a member of a community? And how do we ensure that our communities—from classrooms to workplaces to meetups—are welcoming to all who want to be a part of them?

I answer those questions and more by examining how our identities intersect with our design practices. Whether you’re a student, educator, practicing designer, manager, recruiter, mentor, or organizer, you’ll learn to notice subconscious bias, interrogate your values, and actively create welcoming spaces for all. Inclusive Design Communities will empower you to build the design industry you want to see—the one we all deserve.

A note on redesign: This book is now redesigned due to reaqcuiring publishing rights. If you own a previous copy of the book, the content remains the same.

Where to buy

Because multiple editions exist for the book, please check the ISBN of the edition you are purchasing to ensure you are getting the correct version. The ISBNs for the current print and ebook editions are 979-8991325509 and 979-8991325554. The original print edition ISBN is 978-1952616150.

🇦🇺 Australia

Printed: The Nile (Australia), eBay Australia,
Ebook: Kindle Australia, Apple Books Australia

🇧🇷 Brazil

Printed: Amazon Brazil
Ebook: Kindle Brazil

🇨🇦 Canada

Printed: Indigo, Kings
Ebook: Indigo, Apple Books Canada

🇪🇺 European Union

Printed: Dussmann KulturKaufhaus, Agapea, Thalia,Amazon
Ebook: Dussmann KulturKaufhaus, Apple Books, Kindle

🇮🇳 India

Printed: Amazon India
Ebook: Kindle India

🇲🇽 Mexico

Printed: Amazon Mexico
Ebook: Kindle Mexico

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Printed: Amazon UAE

🇿🇦 South Africa

Printed: Amazon South Africa

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Printed: Blackwell’s, Waterstones, Foyles, Amazon UK
Ebook: Apple Books UK, Kindle UK

🇺🇸 United States

Printed: Bookshop US (preferred), Black Pearl Books, Book People, Powells, Barnes & Noble, or direct from printer
Ebook: Bookshop US (preferred), Apple Books US, Kobo, Kindle US

Notes on libraries and independent bookstores: Print and ebook versions can be borrowed at some libraries; check out WorldCat for a full list. While Amazon is also a print option in North America, I recommend supporting independent bookstores that can order for you. The original print edition is also currently available on Amazon.

Reviews and Ratings

  • This book is a gift. In these pages, Sameera has sketched out a compelling vision for the design industry’s future. What’s more, she’s given us a map that—if we put in the effort to use it—leads toward a better, more inclusive version of that future.

    — Ethan Marcotte, Author of Responsive Web Design and You Deserve a Tech Union

  • I have a deep and genuine love for those who can take a complex topic and make it actionable. As the need for more inclusive design communities grows daily, Sameera’s straightforward, intentional approach meets the call. I love this book and I’m a better person for reading it.

    — Ryan Rumsey, Author of Business Thinking for Designers and founder of Second Wave Dive

  • Whether you’re experienced with or new to diversity, equity, and inclusion work, Inclusive Design Communities is an essential resource. Sameera's caring yet direct approach offers clear steps to evolve our design communities, proposing that we start the work within ourselves. Designers, technologists, human beings: Keep this on your bookshelf for clear-eyed reference and a welcome shift in perspective.

    — Raquel Breternitz, Design leader and strategist

  • Buy this book. The end.

    Nathan Smith, Design leader

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