We talk a lot about the value of content design … but what about the cost?

Entry and participation into the discipline rely on access to a specific set of tools. For a team based in a high-income country, the price of tooling is usually negligible — but what about for those with limited (or no) budget to pay for them? What if the tools aren’t in your language? What if they’re too heavy for your country or region’s average Internet speeds?

Our discipline doesn’t have to be a walled garden. As content designers, our skills and talents truly transcend tools, platforms, and operating systems. We have the means at our disposal to build solidarity, collaborate, and support each other, across borders and earning categories. So let’s put them into action.

You’ll learn:

• Examples that demonstrate some of the negative impacts of using expensive tools.
• Tips to fight content overdesign by focusing first on collaboration and impact.
• Why language and storytelling will always be our superpowers.