Archive IN/IN
IN/IN (International Intersectional Feminism 2023) and the Frances Loeb Library are launching Archive IN/IN in celebration of International Women's Day (March 8). We have collected and newly acquired a total of over 100 titles encompassing issues surrounding feminism to highlight the works of designers who use feminism to impact their approach to design. The books are organized into 11 categories, which are listed below along with Womxn in Design's recommendations.
These categories are purposefully interdisciplinary, rather than explicitly related to architecture, to encourage a holistic approach in determining what constitutes as "design discourse." Instead, we hope readers ask themselves, What have I read that has shaped my values as a designer? What has encouraged me to think about the built environment differently? What are methods from other fields that I believe should be incorporated into design processes?
History & Theory (Film, Art, Architecture)
Queer Theory, Gender, & Sexuality
Designers, Architects & Feminism
Please note that not all texts on the list have been translated into English. All are welcome to contribute to the archive. Suggestions can be sent here.
Read more about the IN/IN initiative and programming for International Women's Day here.