Using Design to Make the Best of Crisis & Chaos
The Design and Emotion Society is holding its 8th international conference in London, September 11-14.
The conference theme is out of control or how the design community should respond to the “crisis and chaos” that appears to be engulfing the globe. The organizers see two general responses. The first is to approach design as problem solving where we try and manage and mitigate the crisis and chaos. The second is to approach design as opportunity mapping where we leverage crisis and chaos as ways to a positive future.
While this is a bit lofty, the design community does have the opportunity for major impact if emerging innovations such as sustainable design, design thinking, design for the base of the pyramid and design science get legs around the globe.
I hope to hear from readers that attend the conference.
