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Approaches, methods, and techniques for practising design with integrity.
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Decentred Design
Method
From singular entities to interconnected networks, forget traditional idea of the "centre" and embrace the dynamic interplay among all human and non-human to design in a complex world
Ethnography
Method
Delve into people's real-world contexts and gain rich insights. Unbundle social and cultural fabrications to understand people through their worldviews
Speculative Design
Technique
Explore alternative realities by envisioning unconventional possibilities and challenging preconceptions about the present and futures
Participant Observation
Technique
Engage in the participants' context while closely observing their daily lives, revealing values, belief systems and aspirations
Scenario Planning
Technique
Envision multiple potential futures to unlock the possibility for proactive decision-making and innovation
Pluriversal Design
Technique
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Embrace diverse worldviews, cultures, and experiences for creating solutions that honour pluralism, equity, and environmental harmony
Design Fiction
Method
Coming soon
Challenge consumer-driven growth by fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions to build a future focused on well-being and sustainability
Regenerative Design
Method
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Designing to heal, not harm. A method that nurtures ecosystems, fosters biodiversity, and enhances well-being, creating a harmonious, regenerative world
Object Oriented Ontology
Approach
Coming soon
Challenge human-centric perspectives and equalise the importance of both living and non-living entities for a more inclusive understanding of existence
Degrowth & Design
Method
Coming soon
Challenge consumer-driven growth by fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions to build a future focused on well-being and sustainability
Participatory Design
Method
Coming soon
A democratic creative process, ensuring more inclusive and relevant solutions that reflect their needs and desires
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