The author of CAPS LOCK is Ruben Pater, a Dutch graphic designer, researcher, and author who focuses on the social and political role of design. He is known for his critical stance on the relationship between design, capitalism, and global inequality.
Ruben Pater is a graphic designer and educator. His research covers topics such as visual culture, the economics of design, information warfare, and the mechanisms of propaganda. His previous book, The Politics of Design (2016), was a widely discussed study of how design influences our perception of the world, and CAPS LOCK (2021) continues this theme by delving into the impact of capitalism on the design profession.
Through his books, lectures, and projects, Pater seeks to stimulate a rethinking of design ethics and the search for alternative approaches to the profession that could contribute to social justice and environmental sustainability.
