Design, Anthropology, and Sociology. A Possible Transdisciplinarity?
This contribution aims at critically examining the evolving role of design in contemporary society, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, and design theory. It discusses the shift from long-term ethical objectives to economic and technological imperatives. Emphasizing interdi...
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This contribution aims at critically examining the evolving role of design in contemporary society, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, and design theory. It discusses the shift from long-term ethical objectives to economic and technological imperatives. Emphasizing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, it highlights the necessity for enhanced collaboration to address complex societal issues. The article advocates the re-evaluation of design ethical dimension and its potential for shaping future narratives; it stresses the importance of promoting sustainable and ethical behaviors through design to enhance collective well-being. Drawing on philosophical and sociological perspectives, it proposes proactive design interventions to envision and shape desirable futures. Lastly, it calls for the establishment of transdisciplinary research centers to analyze future scenarios and guide societal transformations towards preferred outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b7ad3d1e16474182a9396d6271b6c8fa2025-01-13T11:19:13ZengBologna University pressDIID2785-22452025-01-0118310.30682/diid8324jDesign, Anthropology, and Sociology. A Possible Transdisciplinarity?Angelo Bucci This contribution aims at critically examining the evolving role of design in contemporary society, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, and design theory. It discusses the shift from long-term ethical objectives to economic and technological imperatives. Emphasizing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches, it highlights the necessity for enhanced collaboration to address complex societal issues. The article advocates the re-evaluation of design ethical dimension and its potential for shaping future narratives; it stresses the importance of promoting sustainable and ethical behaviors through design to enhance collective well-being. Drawing on philosophical and sociological perspectives, it proposes proactive design interventions to envision and shape desirable futures. Lastly, it calls for the establishment of transdisciplinary research centers to analyze future scenarios and guide societal transformations towards preferred outcomes.https://www.diid.it/diid/index.php/diid/article/view/bucci |
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