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Deep inside, Post-butt aims to reflect on how our society is conditioned by viral images, that do not only exist in the digital context, but have deep consequences on our physical world as well.   With an introduction by Charlotte van Buylaere, curator and writer specialism in post-feminism and Internet art. Featuring Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Guy Debord, Beyonce, Amy Schumer, Kara Walker, Josefine Baker, Kim K.  Saartje Baartman, Amalia Ulman and many more bootyful others!  Author, research and graphic design: Melani de Luca Curator: Pernilla Ellens Graphic design: Melani de Luca Proofreading: Josh plough Made possible thanks to the support of the City of Eindhoven","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49737728196881,"sku":"NGR9789491677700","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9491677705.jpg?v=1750776123"},{"product_id":"steve-a-framework-for-ai-and-identity-design-book-melani-de-luca-9789083404172","title":"Steve: A Framework for AI and Identity Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA manual for ethically and effectively incorporating AI into graphic design, complemented by conversations with the world's leading design firms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the voice of AI in the persona of \"Steve,\" this book grows out of Melani De Luca's PhD research. Featuring testimonies from other graphic designers, the book offers practical support and a conceptual framework for incorporating AI and machine learning into the field. This book is the first to elaborately map out what AI brings to graphic design and to identity design in particular. The graphic field, and designers at large are seeking out for practical grip, ethical frameworks and more. 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