This essay introduces the topics addressed by Track 4 and explores decoloniality’s impact on design studies in developing countries. It addresses Eurocentric dominance in design, the post-WWII shift of design practices to developing nations, and the emergence of the “Design for Development” movement. Case studies highlight design’s role in transforming crafts, integrating cultures, and utilizing local materials for sustainability. The essay underscores design thinking’s potential for national knowledge economies. It advocates breaking free from Western design hegemony, embracing diverse perspectives, and promoting design as culture.
Qassim Saad, Andreas Sicklinger, Lorela Mehmeti (2023). Design Values Out of the Mainstream: New Geographies of Influence. Bologna : Bologna University Press [10.30682/diiddsi23t4a].
Design Values Out of the Mainstream: New Geographies of Influence
Andreas Sicklinger;Lorela Mehmeti
2023
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This essay introduces the topics addressed by Track 4 and explores decoloniality’s impact on design studies in developing countries. It addresses Eurocentric dominance in design, the post-WWII shift of design practices to developing nations, and the emergence of the “Design for Development” movement. Case studies highlight design’s role in transforming crafts, integrating cultures, and utilizing local materials for sustainability. The essay underscores design thinking’s potential for national knowledge economies. It advocates breaking free from Western design hegemony, embracing diverse perspectives, and promoting design as culture.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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