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Download fileRedesigning design for culture change: theory in the Anthropocene
Design is low on theory of transformation, which becomes problematic as the practices and outputs of design need to contribute to a culture of planetary adaptation for sustainability. In fact, design itself needs to be (re)designed to enact culture change. To make these shifts, design research can learn from cultural theory that positions culture as evolving and performative. Adopting these ideas helps to reveal the designed-therefore-designable nature of the world, which is a necessary prelude to mobilizing publics. The paper concludes with participatory collaborative thought experiments, influenced by cultural theory, that offer directions for changing design.
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Digital Cultural & EducationISSN
1836-8301Publisher
Digital Cultural & EducationIssue
2Volume
12Event name
Design Research for Change Symposium 2019Event location
Design Museum LondonEvent type
conferenceEvent date
December 11-12 2019Department affiliated with
- Engineering and Design Publications
Research groups affiliated with
- Creative Technology Publications
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