Design for the New World aims to introduce a new paradigm in design and design thinking, by shifting our approach from a human perspective that is primarily focused on human scales, needs, and desires, to a planet perspective, in which design is guided by the ambition to create a balanced coexistence between humans and the other species that make up the global ecosystem. The book intervenes in current discussions within design research about what role design can play in the sustainable transition, by offering new methods and mindset to handle the giant-scale complexity of the climate and environmental crisis, as well as specific tools to turn these theoretical reflections into a transformative practice. Essential reading for researchers, students, and practitioners in the fields of design, innovation, development, entrepreneurship, leadership, art, and creativity. The book is structured so that it can be easily used in an educational context, both at under- and postgraduate level and in courses of business, innovation, or management training. The practical suggestions and process-management tools can be used to facilitate sustainable transformations in in commercial businesses, organizations, and political networks. Written in an accessible and clear style, where all technical terms are fully introduced and unpacked. The chapters can be read in order or independently, and the practical tools for facilitating processes of change are supplemented with additional questions for reflection and further development.
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Introduction: Being in the Making page 14   Chapter 1: A Journey of Consciousness. How Did We Get Here? page 46   Chapter 2: Wicked Problems. How Can We Handle the Trouble? page 78   Chapter 3: Zooming In and Out. What Is Our Perspective?’ page 120   Chapter 4: The Needs of the System. Who Is in Charge? page 152   Chapter 5: Creating Change. How Do We Get Started? page 168   Chapter 6: DesignWISE. How Might We? page 226   Notes page 256   Illustrations page 260   Bibliography page 260   Index page 266
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Design for the New World: From Human Design to Planet Design introduces a new paradigm in design and design thinking, shifting our approach from a human-centred perspective to a planet-centred perspective, in which design is always guided by the ambition to create a balanced coexistence between humans and the other species that make up the global ecosystem. This book connects traditional design thinking with ongoing debates about the Anthropocene and innovative perspectives from systems thinking, systemic leadership, and indigenous practices. Intervening in current discussions within design research about the role design can play in the sustainable transition, it offers new methods and mindsets to handle the scale and complexity of the climate and environmental crisis, and practical tools to turn theoretical reflections into transformative practice. Ida Engholm is a professor of design history and design theory at the Royal Danish Academy and a member of the Danish Design Council.
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'The book is driven by a strong ethical agenda regarding design’s responsibility and role in social development. [...] Engholm’s book is a lengthy defence of design thinking and design methods’ particular relevance in addressing hypercomplex sustainability challenges.[...] To me, the strength of the book thus lies in its precise identification of the way the Anthropocene and the development of the concept of design raise fundamental questions about design’s role and responsibility, and one can only have respect for the impressive amount of knowledge that is synthesized in the book and the author’s willingness to think about it in relation to practice. With the inclusion of critical and speculative design, Engholm shows in the book how the Anthropocene opens a space of possible futures that demand democratic debate through collaborative processes, but which are increasingly limited by the consequences of our choices for the environment we ourselves create.'
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781789387186
Publisert
2023
Utgiver
Vendor
Intellect Books
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272

Forfatter

Biographical note

Ida Engholm is a professor at the Royal Danish Academy, School of Design.