As their moniker suggests, “shadow factories” exist in the unknown. Their exact numbers are unknown. Their conditions and practices are unknown. Their identities are unknown.
We asked what small role design could play in addressing the unknown.
What characteristics would a shadow have?
More importantly, would an identity make known what is unknown?
Would an identity mean names and numbers?
Would it mean recognizing conditions and practices?
Or even mean a whole new market?
“The shadow needs some light,” she said.