Alice Rawsthorn
Alice Rawsthorn is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, paired here with their talk.
As a columnist for Frieze and a writer for the International New York Times, Alice Rawsthorn explores the world of design, seeking projects that fit their function "while also being responsible, ethically and environmentally, and desirable." In 2015, Rawsthorn launched a daily Instagram diary to demonstrate how social media could enrich the collective conversation on design. In her acclaimed book Hello World: Where Design Meets Life, Rawsthorn demonstrates the influence and impact of design on our lives and culture. She is active with various arts organizations, including London's Chisenhale Gallery and Michael Clark's contemporary dance company (where she chairs the boards of trustees).
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What books has Alice Rawsthorn written?
Alice Rawsthorn has written 1 book in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Design as an Attitude". It is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does Alice Rawsthorn write about?
Alice Rawsthorn's books on Books Worth Reading cover Arts & Creativity.
What is Alice Rawsthorn known for?
Alice Rawsthorn's distinctive intellectual contribution lies in her refusal to separate design from ethics, demonstrating that the most meaningful creative work emerges when aesthetic ambition meets moral responsibility. As a design critic writing for prestigious publications including the Internati...
What is Alice Rawsthorn's TED talk?
Alice Rawsthorn's TED talk is "Pirates, nurses and other rebel designers" (2016). It is paired with their book on Books Worth Reading.