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Partner
rootoftwo, LLC.
Detroit, Michigan
Cézanne Charles is a designer and researcher. Her work focuses on the intersection of culture, technology, economy, social justice, and public policy. Together with John Marshall, she formed rootoftwo in 1998. rootoftwo's work typically explores democratic dilemmas arising from the “smart city” and its designed spaces and objects, as well as issues surrounding privacy, big data, and digital inclusion. Rooted in physical making and computing practices, they utilize participatory design methods for visionary future-making, critical research, and engagement strategies. Charles is an active presenter at forums on creative industries research, place-based creative work, design, and new technology including the 2022 Western States Arts Federation’s Creative Vitality Summit; 2022 Cultural Policy Action Lab; 2018 SXSW Cities Summit: Economic Growth for Everyone; 2017 Detroit Design Summit: Design + Race; 2017 Biennale Internationale Design Saint Étienne (as ShiftSpace + Universal Basic Policy Dialogues Curator); and 2016 SXSW SxgoodHub: Arts + Impact. She serves on Allied Media Projects’ board, the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council, the Michigan Central District Art Program’s Advisory, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s board, and Design Core Detroit’s Design Economy Council. Charles has a MPA from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CDT