The document discusses the concept of dissent, defining it as both a verb and a noun, and highlighting its importance in various contexts, including law and politics. It emphasizes the role of dissent in creative processes and calls for accountability among designers to foster environments where differing opinions can thrive. The authors, Carol Yung and Rubia Sinha-Roy, advocate for seeking diverse perspectives and creating safe spaces for dissent to inspire change.

1. C A R O L Y U N G
R U B I A S I N H A - R O Y
DESIGN
AS
DISSENT

2. Hello! We’re Carol and Rubia.
PHOTOS: © CAROL YUNG 2020 | © RUBIA SINHA-ROY 2020

3. dissent verb
1: to withhold assent or approval
2: to differ in opinion (Three of the justices dissented from
the majority opinion.)
dissent noun
difference of opinion (heard voices of dissent at the
meeting): such as
a: religious nonconformity (permitted no dissent from
church teachings)
b law: a justice's nonconcurrence with a decision of the
majority (cited an earlier case in her dissent — called also
dissenting opinion)
c: political opposition to a government or its policies

4. “Dissents speak to a future age. It's not
simply to say, 'My colleagues are wrong
and I would do it this way.' But the
greatest dissents do become court
opinions and gradually over time their
views become the dominant view. So
that's the dissenter's hope: that they are
writing not for today, but for tomorrow.”
ILLUSTRATION: © RUBIA SINHA-ROY 2020

5. Continuously looking at the challenge
from different angles. Ultimately
navigating our own route. Finding a way to

6. Telling is one of the most
powerful means to influence,
teach, and inspire.

7. You need dissent to help you
and help you
deliberately choose to do
something different.

8. designersAs designers, we are accountable
for designing with purpose, for
everyone.

9. KNOW YOURSELF

10. HAVE A

11. CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR

12. DISSENTERS
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13. PICK YOUR SQUAD

14. THOSE AROUND YOU

15. THINK FAST
T H I N K S L O W

16. THANK YOUCarol Yung
Experience Design Lead
Contact: cyung@deloitte.co.uk
Instagram: carolyung | Twitter: caroyung
Rubia Sinha-Roy
Experience Design Lead
Contact: rubiasinharoy@deloitte.co.uk
Instagram: rubiasinharoy | Twitter: rubiasroy