Carpet Quote by Danielle Brooks
“My struggle now is with these red carpets. It is still really hard to get people to design for me. It's frustrating because you feel like you're the minority. You feel this pull of what it means to be "sample size" and you're not that and most designers don't have anything that fits. It's so important to continuously put billboards where people see curvy women and know that we are here and we deserve to be designed for. We deserve to spend our money on expensive stuff if we want.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: “Designing for Inclusion” by Danielle Brooks, 2023
She expresses frustration as a minority designer struggling to find representation, urging continuous visibility of diverse bodies to demand inclusion and spending power.
In simple terms: Minority designers feel unseen; need more diverse representation.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive design and representation.
Themes
inclusion
representation
minority
design
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marketing campaigns
- product design
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
social justice
media studies
consumer behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How can designers balance representation with affordability?
- What steps can industry take to include diverse bodies?
A Different Perspective
The focus on “expensive stuff” may overlook affordability issues for marginalized groups.
