Globalization has led to the creation of a complex worldwide network. Thus, understanding the impact of our actions on the natural environment is not immediate. Responding to threats with conscientious visions is even more challenging. On this basis, where are we and where will we go? In 1972 a group of researchers from MIT published a report for the Club of Rome, entitled “The Limits to Growth” aimed at gaining insights into the finiteness of our world system. The publication was a warning about the negative repercussions of our business as usual and a call to action on the necessity of a complete paradigm shift. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of present-day designers, in a moment in which we should address global problems with a deep ecological literacy. Socially responsible designers should use their skills and know-how to facilitate the transition towards environmentally, socially and economically viable futures. This can be achieved through the embracement of a systemic strategy, founded on qualitative relations. Transitions should no longer generate uncertainty, because through powerful design tools, we will be able to shape every step of the time ahead, for the sake of present and upcoming generations.

From “The limits to growth” to systemic design: Envisioning a sustainable future / Peruccio, PIER PAOLO; Vrenna, Maurizio; Menzardi, Paola; Savina, Alessandra. - ELETTRONICO. - Cumulus Conference Proceedings Wuxi 2018 - Diffused Transition and Design Opportunities:(2018), pp. 751-759. (Intervento presentato al convegno Diffused Transition & Design Opportunities tenutosi a Wuxi nel Oct. 31st - Nov. 3rd 2018).

From “The limits to growth” to systemic design: Envisioning a sustainable future

Peruccio Pier Paolo;Vrenna Maurizio;Menzardi Paola;Savina Alessandra
2018

Abstract

Globalization has led to the creation of a complex worldwide network. Thus, understanding the impact of our actions on the natural environment is not immediate. Responding to threats with conscientious visions is even more challenging. On this basis, where are we and where will we go? In 1972 a group of researchers from MIT published a report for the Club of Rome, entitled “The Limits to Growth” aimed at gaining insights into the finiteness of our world system. The publication was a warning about the negative repercussions of our business as usual and a call to action on the necessity of a complete paradigm shift. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of present-day designers, in a moment in which we should address global problems with a deep ecological literacy. Socially responsible designers should use their skills and know-how to facilitate the transition towards environmentally, socially and economically viable futures. This can be achieved through the embracement of a systemic strategy, founded on qualitative relations. Transitions should no longer generate uncertainty, because through powerful design tools, we will be able to shape every step of the time ahead, for the sake of present and upcoming generations.
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