Outubro 2023 vol. 11 num. 4 - 15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design

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Designing as Nature. Defining an ontological path

Designing as Nature. Defining an ontological path

Ruano, David Sánchez ;

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The article discusses a workshop on nature-centered design aimed to identify the convergence of theories and pedagogical tools to achieve societal balance with the natural world. The workshop explored the path towards designing as nature and focused on regenerative cultures and more-than-human considerations. A mixed methods technique to analyze and integrate information was used. This activity was divided into two parts: exploring the ways of nature-centered design and learning to co-design with nature. Attendees from different universities worldwide participated. The main activities were mapping nature-based concepts, exploring a syllabus, and structuring nature-centered design definitions. A detailed description of the workshop outcomes is provided. The article concludes by highlighting the need for responsible innovations, advocacy for non-human stakeholders and interbeing practices through design.

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The article discusses a workshop on nature-centered design aimed to identify the convergence of theories and pedagogical tools to achieve societal balance with the natural world. The workshop explored the path towards designing as nature and focused on regenerative cultures and more-than-human considerations. A mixed methods technique to analyze and integrate information was used. This activity was divided into two parts: exploring the ways of nature-centered design and learning to co-design with nature. Attendees from different universities worldwide participated. The main activities were mapping nature-based concepts, exploring a syllabus, and structuring nature-centered design definitions. A detailed description of the workshop outcomes is provided. The article concludes by highlighting the need for responsible innovations, advocacy for non-human stakeholders and interbeing practices through design.

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Palavras-chave: Nature-centred, non-human, life-centred, symbiocene, design ethics,

Palavras-chave: Nature-centred, non-human, life-centred, symbiocene, design ethics,

DOI: 10.5151/ead2023-3SON_Paper_10David-Sanchez-Ruano

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Ruano, David Sánchez; "Designing as Nature. Defining an ontological path", p. 533-544 . In: 15th International Conference of the European Academy of Design. São Paulo: Blucher, 2023.
ISSN 2318-6968, DOI 10.5151/ead2023-3SON_Paper_10David-Sanchez-Ruano

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