What does it mean to be a designer in today&#8217;s corporate-driven, overbranded global consumer culture? <b>Citizen Designer</b> attempts to answer this question with more than 70 debate-stirring essays and interviews espousing viewpoints ranging from the cultural and the political to the professional and the social.<br><br><br><br>Edited by two prominent advocates of socially responsible design, this innovative reference responds to the tough questions today&#8217;s designers continue to ask themselves: How can a designer affect social or political change? Can design become more than just a service to clients? At what point does a designer have to take responsibility for the client&#8217;s actions? When should a designer take a stand?<br><br><br><br>Readers will find dozens of captivating insights and opinions on such important issues as reality branding; game design and school violence; advertising and exploitation; design as an environmental driving force; and much more. This candid guide encourages designers to carefully research their clients; become alert about corporate, political, and social developments; and design responsible products.<br><br><br><br><br>&#8226; Features an enticing mix of opinions in an appealing format that juxtaposes essays, interviews, and countless illustrations of &#8220;design citizenship&#8221;<br><br>&#8226; Includes insights on such contemporary topics as advertising of harmful products, branding to minors, and violence and game design