Citizen Designer examines the role of design in social and political change, highlighting the ethical challenges designers face. Edited by leading advocates of socially responsible design, the book explores how design can drive activism, awareness, and reform as well as its impact on society.

The design concept for the book cover and interior pages centers on the idea of perspectives and viewing, how design is perceived and interpreted by its audience. To reflect this, the visual language incorporates light as a metaphor, symbolizing clarity, revelation, and the complexities of socially responsible design.