
From human-centred design to design justice and diversity to the business of design, below is a list of books inspiring Members.

The Mash Up: Hip-Hop Photos Remixed by Iconic Graffiti Artists
Photographs by Janette Beckman; curated by Cey Adams
Recommended by Erin Grandmaison RGD, Graphic Designer at Bruce Power

Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You
By John Warrillow
Recommended by Denny Kurien RGD, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Rayvn Design
By Sasha Constanza-Chock
Recommended by Lawrence Ly RGD, Service Designer at Healthcare Human Factors
"Our RGD 2SLGBTQIA Virtual Community started reading Design Justice by Sasha Constanza-Chock. The book explores the theory and practice of design justice, challenges conventional ways we design things and promotes how we can build a more inclusive world where many worlds co-exist. I’m drawn to the idea of how designers should become facilitators, where we work together with communities to re-distribute power and to recognize existing knowledge systems and lived experiences, especially from people who are marginalized or carry intersectional burdens. These ideas, and many more, are pushing me to become a more compassionate and engaging designer. I hope this book inspires you to examine our world more critically, as we continue to fight to protect queer rights, push for racial equity and prioritize health access for all people. Together, we can make a difference."
Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving
By Ellen Lupton, Farah Kafei, Jennifer Tobias, Josh Halstead, Kaleena Sales, Leslie Xia, Valentina Vergara
Recommended by Laura Stein RGD, Chief Creative Officer at Bruce Mau Design
The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection
By Anne H. Berry, Kareem Collie, Penina Acayo Laker, Lesley-Ann Noel, Jennifer Rittner and Kelly Walters

Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation
By Kevin G. Bethune
Recommended by Mark Rutledge RGD, Senior Creative at Outcrop Communications Ltd.