Course Description

Designers are trained to support a political and economic model. As long as we don’t change our priorities, nothing will change. In this course we will re-educate you to see design in a truly socially responsible and friendly way. Become a social a factor of change!

Why you should enroll?

Enroll to learn why doing the right questions, learning about critical thinking and questioning your problem solving skills, will ultimately change the way you think about design. Once you achieve critical thinking, you will stand out above your peers, as the person to go to on Ethical, Sustainable, Social and Economical issues.

What will you achieve

You will overview the world of design, systems thinking, autopoiesis, and symbiosis. By understanding design as an interconnected and self-organizing discipline, you will be able to make more informed and environmentally friendly decisions. You will stand out from your piers, becoming their reference to consult on design and environmental issues.

Who is this course for?

Junior or experienced designers with an interest in sustainability will benefit from this course. Even if they have taken sustainability courses before, this course will introduce them to a new paradigm. It will confront them with questions they never wanted to face. This opportunity is for those who are really thinking and willing to make a change.