In Dark Matter and Trojan Horses, Dan Hill explores how design operates beyond the visible — shaping policies, systems, and infrastructures that define everyday life. He argues that designers must engage with the “dark matter” that underpins visible artifacts: governance structures, economic systems, and cultural assumptions. This shift reframes design as a tool for systemic change rather than surface aesthetics.

This text challenges the traditional boundaries of graphic design, asking practitioners to consider the invisible forces that influence visual culture and communication. It connects naturally to speculative design, decolonial approaches, and the social responsibility of design — making it a powerful contribution to a community resource that celebrates interdisciplinary thinking and unexpected connections.

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